Travel Respiratory Therapist

Travel Respiratory Therapist

American Traveler

Phoenix, Arizona, United States

Position ID: P-781008

Position status: Open

Assignment type: travel

Shift: Days

Length (weeks): 13

Openings: 5

Start date: 2026-11-16

$1,737.13/week (estimated advertised weekly pay)

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Respiratory Therapist with 2+ years of strong ICU experience for a Level 1 trauma acute care setting on day shift.

Details

• Acute care setting in a Level 1 trauma hospital's Respiratory Therapy unit
• Handles 35-40 procedures (RVUs) per day
• Treats adult patients; NICU experience preferred
• Uses Servo I, Jets, and Oscillators ventilator equipment
• Runs all vents, BiPAP V60, and CPAP
• Assists with bronchoscopies
• Responsible for all ABGs
• Responds to Clinical Response Team calls alongside the Lead
• Cerner EMR used
• 12-hour day shifts, 6a-630p
• Assigned to a specific unit area each shift with no floating to outpatient areas
• Every other weekend or 4 weekend shifts per month
• Holiday coverage required based on unit rotation
• 36 hours per week guaranteed
• 2-day unit orientation followed by skills validation

Requirements

• AZ Respiratory Therapist license required in hand prior to start
• BLS certification required
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) via NBRC required
• NRP certification required if working with NICU patients
• ACLS certification preferred
• Minimum 2 years of strong ICU experience required
• Proficiency with at least one of the following: Servo I, Jets, or Oscillators
• Cerner EMR experience required
• Strong time management and communication skills
• Driver's license copy required for consideration
• Two professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years, including employment dates and rehire eligibility

Additional Information

• Works as part of a high-acuity care team with a Lead on duty every shift
• Black scrubs required
• 24/7 pharmacy coverage available on-site
• First-time travelers may be considered
• Candidates must reside at least 50 miles from the facility, verified via driver's license, with no local rate offered
• Candidates previously employed directly by the health system or its affiliates within the past year are not eligible; PRN employment through outside firms is acceptable