Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - $2,509 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel Registered Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in Columbus, Georgia.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Registered Respiratory Therapist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Start Date: 08/03/2026
• Duration: 24 weeks
• 48 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 4x12hrs
• Hours: 48 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 3, 2026
• Length: 24 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with trauma experience for a night shift position at a Level 2 trauma center with a Level 3 NICU, serving an infant-to-geriatric patient population.

Details

• Level 2 trauma center that is interventional stroke certified and home to a Level 3 NICU that serves as a regional transport resource
• Primarily adult RRT scope, with exposure to pediatric intubated patients and infants through geriatric population
• Responsibilities include managing non-invasive and conventional ventilation, aerosol therapy, bedside pulmonary function tests, oxygen management, arterial line placement, arterial blood gas (ABG) and capillary blood gas draws, and patient education
• EMR system: Epic; additional systems include Pyxis, SBAR, Viasys Vela, GE Carescape, and Viasys Avea
• Night shift, 18:30–07:00; 4x12 or 3x12 schedules available — indicate preference
• Every other weekend required
• Floating within the facility and to a sister campus as needed
• No on-call requirements

Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of respiratory therapy experience
• Trauma experience required
• Pulmonary function testing (spirometry) experience preferred
• Active Georgia RRT license required if applicable
• Current certifications required: BLS, ACLS, PALS
• Copies of all required certifications required for consideration

Additional Information

• First-time travelers are accepted for this position
• Local candidates are accepted
• Scrub color: Slate Gray
• RTO maximum is 7 days; RTO cannot be requested during the first week of the assignment
• If one or two major holidays fall within the assignment period, travelers are expected to work all of them with no holiday RTO
• If three major holidays fall within the assignment period, travelers are expected to work two; one holiday RTO request may be submitted for review
• Major holidays include: Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving/Black Friday, Christmas Eve/Christmas Day, and New Year's Eve/New Year's Day
• Travelers who have previously worked at any Piedmont facility must have been away for a full year before returning as a traveler
• No schedule change requests or alternate shift requests will be considered — the posted night shift is firm

American Traveler Job ID #P-730782. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48 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.