Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - Travel Job

We're hiring an experienced Respiratory Therapist for a local hospital in Salem, MA where you will be responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating the treatment, care, and needs of patients with breathing disorders.

Minimum Requirements:

• Associate's or bachelor's degree in Respiratory Therapy or Cardiopulmonary Science.
• CRT or RRT credential from the NBRC. (Required)
• Active Massachusetts Respiratory Therapist license in good standing. (Required)
• Minimum 2 years of respiratory therapy experience with ventilator experience in an acute care setting. (Required)
• Ability to draw arterial blood gases. (Required)
• BLS certification. (Required)
• Experience with PB980 and Hamilton T1 transport ventilators. (Preferred)
• Experience using EPIC electronic medical record system. (Preferred)

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience working in Med/Surg, MICU, or ED environments. (Preferred)
• Previous experience in a 200+ bed hospital setting or similarly sized acute care facility. (Preferred)

Assignment Details

• Shift hours: 1900-07:30.
• Position works nights; rotation to alternate 11:00-23:00 shift may occur when needed.
• Clinician-to-patient staffing reference: typically 4 therapists on nights; staffing levels differ by shift.
• EMR system: EPIC.

Apply now and one of our recruiters will reach out with the details to see if this is the right fit for you.

Benefits Designed for Travelers


We deeply value your commitment to improving the lives of others, that is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package starting your first day.

• Weekly, on-time pay.
• Full medical benefits and 401k matching plan.
• 24/7 recruiter support by text, phone, or email.
• Competitive referral bonuses.
• 100% paid housing available.
• Travel and license reimbursement.

Impacting Patient Care Nationwide


As a health professional with our organization, you will have flexible career options including direct hire, temp-to-hire, and travel contracts. You will support community health at hospitals and acute care facilities nationwide while receiving benefits and relocation assistance when applicable.

Location Highlights

Salem, MA offers historic and coastal attractions within short drives or walks. The city features the Salem Maritime National Historic Site and the Peabody Essex Museum within the downtown district, with Salem Willows Park and waterfront access along Salem Harbor less than 10 minutes from downtown. Commuting to nearby Boston is feasible via commuter rail and I95/I93 corridors, with typical drive times to Boston around 25-35 minutes depending on traffic. Outdoor recreation opportunities include nearby Lynn Woods Reservation and the scenic North Shore beaches, supporting an urban-coastal lifestyle.

EEO Statement


Jackson Healthcare and its family of companies are an EEO/AA Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all of our associates.