Travel Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - $1,659 per week

Overview American Traveler is seeking a travel Registered Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in Fort Pierce, Florida. Job Details Specialty: Registered Respiratory Therapist Discipline: Allied Health Professional Start Date: ASAP Duration: 13 weeks Hours per week: 36 hours Shift: 12 hours, days Employment Type: Travel Assignment Overview Shift: Days, 3x12hrs Hours: 36 hrs/wk Start Date: Apr 13, 2026 Length: 13 weeks Openings: 1 Description American Traveler is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with 2+ years of acute care hospital experience for a day shift NICU/Respiratory Therapy position at a large hospital in Fort Pierce, FL. 437‑bed hospital with a respiratory therapy department staffed by 7–10 RRTs per shift alongside supervisory and director‑level personnel Approximately 44–46 procedures performed per shift Equipment used includes Servo I ventilators, Hamilton ventilators, V60, Astral, CPAP and BiPAP machines, nebulizers, ABG equipment, and CPT devices EMR system is Meditech; prior Meditech experience is strongly preferred Day shift hours: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM 13‑week contract Requirements Active RRT license and certification required (license required if applicable) Minimum 2 years of current acute care hospital RRT experience Must have active experience within the last 6 months in the respiratory therapy specialty Current BLS and ACLS certifications required (AHA or ARC accepted; certifications must not expire within the first 30 days of the assignment start) NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) certification required for respiratory therapy staff caring for neonates No gaps in work history of 90 days or more in the past 12 months Trauma experience preferred US SSN and date of birth required for consideration Two professional references required (Florida position) Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility; no local candidates will be considered Additional Information Provide treatment, care, and evaluation for patients with respiratory insufficiencies, asthma, pneumonia, and emphysema Work within a close-knit, fast-paced team with collaborative physician relationships and an active, patient-focused approach to care Light grey scrubs required The facility is accredited by the Joint Commission and is a designated Certified Primary Stroke Center The facility has been a 5-star recipient for heart attack treatment by Healthgrades for 11 consecutive years Benefits include premium medical, dental, vision, and life insurance beginning day one, a generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and 24/7 support with in-house clinicians American Traveler Job ID #P-691607. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with a tax‑free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel Respiratory Therapist - Registered RT/RRT #J-18808-Ljbffr American Traveler