Travel Respiratory Therapist Registered Respiratory Therapist Job

Overview
Respiratory Therapist (Registered Respiratory Therapist) travel assignment in Templeton, California. Start date 10/26/2026 for 13 weeks. Weekly pay $1,915-$2,026 per week. Guaranteed hours 36 per week. Shift: 3x12 Nights. Setting: Short Term Acute Care Hospital.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $1,915-$2,026 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 36 per week
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: 3x12 nights
- Start date: 10/26/2026
- Work setting: Short term acute care hospital
- Night shift with pediatric and newborn care requirements
- Requires NICU/pediatric experience and airway management skills

Responsibilities
- Provide basic and critical respiratory care to adult and geriatric patients; manage ventilated patients and administer aerosol and oxygen therapies
- Perform arterial blood gas draws and documentation per policy; maintain accurate electronic medical records and care charts
- Monitor and adjust therapy as prescribed; participate in patient assessment and pulmonary progress documentation
- Assist in department operations, including training and supervision of new staff as delegated
- Support newborn and pediatric patients, including attending deliveries when required; perform related respiratory procedures and support parents and nursing staff
- Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other team members to optimize patient outcomes; ensure safe use and surveillance of respiratory equipment

Requirements
- Graduate of an approved Respiratory Therapy Program
- NBRC credential: Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT)
- BLS certification from an approved vendor
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification
- Neonatal and newborn patient experience; ability to intubate; willingness to participate in deliveries
- At least 2 years of recent respiratory therapy experience
- Preferred license: Respiratory Care Practitioner (state) license

Benefits and Support
- Guaranteed hours
- Travel assignment support and recruitment assistance
- 24/7 clinical and assignment support available
- Structured orientation and on-site onboarding
- Access to housing assistance and extension opportunities may be considered on a case-by-case basis

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Please note: Pay rates and guaranteed hours are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and confirmed hours will be discussed during the hiring process.