Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist - $2,398 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel Registered Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in Iron Mountain, Michigan.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Registered Respiratory Therapist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Start Date: 07/27/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, rotating
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Rotating, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jul 27, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with 2+ years of experience for an acute care, Level IV trauma facility, covering a wide range of respiratory duties across ER, inpatient, and other areas on rotating day/night shifts.

Details

• Acute care hospital setting with a Level IV trauma designation
• Respiratory Therapy department covering the ER, inpatient floors, ACU, OR, and potentially outpatient or off-site areas
• Patient population is primarily adult; pediatric patients seen in the ER, OB deliveries, and critical newborns
• Day shift typically staffed with 2 RTs; 1 RT on staff overnight — must be comfortable working as the sole RT in house
• Treatments are divided across AM rounds, ER, and floor splits
• Equipment includes Draeger ventilators, Philips BiPAP/CPAP V60s, Airvo high-flow devices, and Hamilton ventilators (coming soon)
• EMR is Cerner, currently transitioning to Epic
• Rotating day and night shifts, 12-hour shifts with a 7:00 AM start
• Every other weekend required (Friday, Saturday, Sunday, or up to 48 hours Thursday–Sunday depending on scheduling)
• Floating within the hospital may be required
• No on-call or standby call requirement
• 13-week contract

Requirements

• RRT credential via NBRC required
• Active certifications required: ACLS (AHA), BLS (AHA), PALS (AHA), and NRP
• Minimum 2 years of respiratory therapy experience
• Experience responding to codes, code blues, C-sections, and conscious sedation required
• Experience with vent management, BiPAP, CPAP, high-flow oxygen, ABG, aerosol/nebulizer therapy, and end-tidal CO2 monitoring required
• Must be comfortable functioning as the sole RT in house
• Intubation experience preferred (performed with a physician present)
• Prior travel experience strongly preferred
• 2 professional references required for consideration: 1 supervisor reference within the last 12 months of relevant experience, and 1 peer or supervisor reference within the last 3 years of relevant experience
• License required if applicable — an active license is not required at time of consideration but must be active by the start date

Additional Information

• Daily responsibilities include setting up and managing ventilators, BiPAP, CPAP, high-flow oxygen, ABGs, nebulizer treatments, conscious sedation, and end-tidal CO2 monitoring
• Hospitalist coverage during the day, telehealth medicine at night, and an ER physician in house 24/7 who responds to codes
• Department orientation consists of 2 days focused on equipment and department familiarization
• Holidays that fall on a scheduled shift are expected to be worked
• Scrubs can be provided via on-site scrub dispenser, or candidates may wear their own scrubs; street clothes are permitted for arrival
• Previous employees of this facility must have an end date at least 6 months prior to their consideration date, and hospital approval is required
• Candidates whose permanent address is within 80 miles of the facility are considered local, which affects the applicable pay rate
• First-time travelers may be considered, though prior travel experience is strongly preferred

American Traveler Job ID #P-726333. 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.