Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - Travel Job

Respiratory Therapist

We're hiring an experienced Respiratory Therapist for a local hospital in Hyannis, 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 or bachelor's degree from a Respiratory Therapy or Cardiopulmonary Science program.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT).
• Current Massachusetts state licensure in Respiratory Therapy in good standing.
• Current BLS certification.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate in English.
• Experience with ventilator management, including initiation, setting recommendations, lung protective strategies, weaning, monitoring, and troubleshooting ventilators.
• Experience performing arterial blood gas (ABG) draws and interpretation, bedside spirometry, capnography, and suctioning (naso-tracheal, endotracheal, tracheostomy).
• Experience participating in Codes, Rapid Response Teams (RRT), intubations, and assisting with conscious sedation and bronchoscopies.
• Working knowledge of patient monitoring equipment used on hospital units and experience monitoring patients during intra-hospital transport.
• Minimum one year critical care experience preferred.
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) preferred.

Assignment Details

• Facility Type: Hospital.
• Primary Specialty: Registered Respiratory Therapist.
• Shift Name: Nights.
• Shift Details: Nights 1900-0700.
• Standard Hours Per Week: 36.
• Duration: 13 Week travel assignment.
• Candidate may be required to float to other facility locations as needed.

Location Highlights

Hyannis, MA offers coastal access and regional transportation options. Hyannis Harbor and the John F. Kennedy Hyannis Museum are within the downtown area and ferries to Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket depart from Hyannis Harbor with typical ride times of 30–80 minutes. The Cape Cod Rail Trail bike path runs nearby and provides over 25 miles of paved trail access through Barnstable and neighboring towns, offering an active, suburban coastal lifestyle. Logan International Airport in Boston is approximately a 1.5-hour drive, and Cape Cod Canal and Scusset Beach State Reservation are within a 20–30 minute drive for waterfront recreation and fishing. The area features fresh seafood dining, seasonal festivals, and year-round community events suited to clinicians seeking a coastal, small-city environment.

Standard Job Description

Provides Respiratory Care to patients. Identifies acute and chronic cardiopulmonary dysfunction. Initiate and provide ventilatory support. Recommend appropriate ventilator settings, use lung protective strategies, appropriately wean the patient, monitor/troubleshoot the ventilator. Use best practice and follow approved therapist-driven protocols, procedures, and department policies. Perform diagnostic procedures such as ABG draws and sputum specimen collection. Interpret ABGs. Perform bedside spirometry. Perform capnography. Maintain working knowledge of monitors used on the units. Monitor patients' respiratory condition during transport within the hospital. Attend Codes and RRTs. Assist with conscious sedations and intubations. Administer therapeutic gases such as oxygen, Heliox, high flow oxygen therapy. Assist with bronchoscopies performed in the Bronch Suite/OR/floors/ER/ICU. Provide care to neonatal and pediatric populations as needed. Assess tracheostomy and laryngectomy tubes and maintain the artificial airway. Perform naso-tracheal, endotracheal and tracheostomy suctioning. Assist providers with tracheostomy tube changes and document airway device specifics in the EMR. Work in conjunction with nursing staff to provide trach care and tracheal suction. Assess for and administer PEP, CPT, and other airway clearance methods. Administer aerosolized/metered dose medications. Assess for, administer, troubleshoot, and maintain non-invasive ventilation. Participate in multidisciplinary rounds. Provide accurate and complete documentation and charge reconciliation in the EMR. Interact with providers and staff professionally. Precept, train, or orient other departments, students, and respiratory staff as required. Maintain equipment, supplies, and stock. Attend seminars and educational programs to support professional growth. Perform other work-related duties as assigned.

Benefits Designed for Travelers

• 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.

EEO Statement

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.