Hospital | Registered Respiratory Therapist

Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) – 13-Week Contract in Homewood, Alabama

Apply now for a travel Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) job providing comprehensive respiratory care in an on-site hospital near Birmingham, Alabama. This 13-week travel healthcare contract is ideal for an experienced respiratory therapist who delivers safe, evidence-based care, supports diverse patient needs, and collaborates with an interdisciplinary healthcare team.

Travel Respiratory Therapist Job Details

• Specialty: Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
• Healthcare Setting: Hospital-based respiratory care
• Location: Homewood, Alabama, in the Birmingham area. Homewood offers a welcoming community with local dining, shopping, parks, and convenient access to Birmingham’s broader cultural and professional amenities.
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,570–$1,680
• Start Date: November 2, 2026
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks
• Schedule: 3 shifts per week
• Shift: 12-hour day shifts
• Hours: Approximately 36 hours per week
• Work Arrangement: On-site

Registered Respiratory Therapist Job Requirements

• Current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential and authorization to practice in Alabama
• At least 1 year of professional respiratory therapy experience in a hospital or clinical setting
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications
• Strong clinical judgment and the ability to work effectively with minimal supervision
• Ability to communicate clearly with patients, families, physicians, nurses, and other members of the interdisciplinary care team
• Commitment to accurate documentation, patient safety, and evidence-based respiratory care

Respiratory Therapist Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients and recommend appropriate respiratory treatment plans within the scope of professional practice
• Administer prescribed respiratory treatments, medications, humidification, ventilation, and oxygen therapy
• Operate, monitor, and maintain invasive and non-invasive mechanical ventilation equipment
• Perform suctioning, chest physiotherapy, tracheostomy care, and secretion-clearance procedures
• Complete oximetry, capnography, pulmonary function studies, arterial punctures, and related respiratory assessments according to policy
• Assist with respiratory-related procedures, including bronchoscopy, percutaneous tracheostomy, and chest tube placement
• Perform 12-lead EKGs, recognize basic arrhythmias, and provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation in accordance with BLS and ACLS guidelines
• Assist with endotracheal tube insertion and removal using appropriate techniques and equipment
• Educate patients about respiratory treatments, testing, equipment, and ongoing respiratory care needs before discharge
• Document assessments, treatments, patient responses, charges, and shift-to-shift handoff information accurately
• Collaborate with attending and pulmonary physicians regarding treatment effectiveness and changes in patient condition
• Support respiratory equipment maintenance, quality control, and safe clinical operations

Join a hospital-based healthcare team in Homewood, Alabama, and make a meaningful impact as a travel Registered Respiratory Therapist. Apply now for this Birmingham-area respiratory therapy contract opportunity.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.