Travel Respiratory Therapist - Registered RT/RRT

Travel Respiratory Therapist - Registered RT/RRTAmerican TravelerSacramento, California, United StatesPosition ID: P-776464Assignment type: travelShift: DaysLength (weeks): 13Openings: 1Start date: 2026-11-16$2,318.23/week (estimated advertised weekly pay)DescriptionAmerican Traveler is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) for a day shift position requiring 2+ years of experience and pediatric patient care knowledge.DetailsWork primarily on tele adult floors, in the Emergency Department, and potentially pediatric floorsEmergency Department treats critical patients ranging from infants to geriatric patientsDay shift schedule, 3x12 hour shifts from 6:45 AM to 7:15 PMEvery other weekend requiredEpic EMR experience requiredRequirementsCurrent RRT certification (license required if applicable)BLS and PALS certifications requiredMinimum 2 years of experience requiredPrior travel experience requiredEpic charting system experience requiredKnowledge and experience treating pediatric patients requiredSkilled in ventilator management including BiPAP, CPAP, and SIMVExperience with airway management including intubation assist and extubationExperience with ABG interpretation and arterial blood drawsPediatric critical care and pediatric care experience preferredBronchoscopy, cystic fibrosis, and ECMO experience preferredAdditional InformationProvide respiratory care across adult, pediatric, and emergency patient populationsPerform medication delivery via nebulizers, MDIs, and aerosol setupsAdminister bronchodilators and inhaled steroid medicationsManage patients with ARDS, pneumonia, aspiration, and fresh tracheostomyPerform chest physiotherapy and pulmonary hygiene proceduresAssist with patient transport including inter-departmental and ambulance transportCare for infants and children with respiratory distress syndrome, RSV, and near drowning incidentsMaximum RTO of 7 days per contract with only 1 holiday request permitted per contractReturning travelers must have a 1-year separation before being eligible to returnLocal candidates accepted at local rate within a 50-mile radiusHours per week: 36Hours per shift: 12