Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist - Neuro Diagnostics - $1,687 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel Registered Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in Columbus, Georgia.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Registered Respiratory Therapist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Start Date: 06/08/2026
• Duration: 6 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jun 8, 2026
• Length: 6 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with trauma experience for a day shift position at a Level 2 trauma center and interventional stroke-certified facility in Columbus, GA.

Details

• Level 2 trauma center, interventional stroke-certified facility with a Level 3 NICU that serves as a regional transport resource
• Primarily adult RT patient population, with exposure to pediatric intubated patients; full age range from infants to geriatrics
• Performs non-invasive and conventional ventilation management, aerosol therapy, bedside pulmonary function tests (spirometry), arterial line placement, arterial and capillary blood gases, oxygen management, and patient education
• EMR and systems used include Epic, Pyxis, SBAR, Viasys Vela, GE Carescape, and Viasys Avea
• Day shift: 3x12-hour shifts, 6:30 AM – 7:00 PM
• Every other weekend required
• Floating within the facility and to a sister campus as needed
• No on-call requirements

Requirements

• Current GA RRT license required (license required if applicable)
• Minimum 1 year of experience as a Registered Respiratory Therapist
• Trauma experience required
• Current certifications required: BLS, ACLS, PALS
• Pulmonary function testing (spirometry) experience preferred
• Epic EMR experience preferred

Additional Information

• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Local candidates are accepted
• Travelers who have previously worked at any Piedmont facility must have been away from all Piedmont locations for a minimum of 1 full year before returning as a traveler
• RTO maximum is 7 days; RTO cannot be requested during the first week of the assignment
• If one or two major holidays fall within the assignment period, the traveler is expected to work all of them with no holiday RTO permitted; if three major holidays fall within the assignment period, the traveler must be available for two, with one holiday RTO request eligible for review
• Major holidays include: Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving/Black Friday, Christmas Eve/Christmas Day, and New Year's Eve/New Year's Day
• No schedule change requests are permitted; the posted shift is firm
• Slate gray scrubs required
• Copies of required certifications are needed for consideration
• Two supervisory references (manager-level or above; charge nurse references not accepted) are highly preferred for consideration

American Traveler Job ID #P-708544. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel Respiratory Therapist - Registered RT/RRT

About American Traveler

With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.

With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.

American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.

With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.