Travel Respiratory Therapist Registered Respiratory Therapist Job

Overview
Respiratory Therapist (Registered Respiratory Therapist) needed for a travel assignment in a critical access hospital setting in Willits, California. Start date: 08/03/2026. Duration: 13 weeks. Weekly pay: $1,707-$1,779 per week. Guaranteed hours: 36 per week. Shift: 3x12-hour days (0600-1830). This is a travel - temporary assignment through Healthforce Healthcare LLC.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $1,707 - $1,779 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 36 hours per week
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: 3x12-hour day shifts (0600-1830)
- Start date: 08/03/2026
- Work setting: Critical access hospital in Willits, CA

Responsibilities
- Assess and provide basic and critical respiratory care for adult and geriatric patients, following physician orders and department policies
- Administer aerosolized therapies and oxygen therapy; document therapy and patient response
- Draw arterial blood gases per policy and physician orders; ensure accurate charting
- Provide care for ventilated patients, including monitoring, adjustments, and communication with the care team
- Maintain accurate documentation in the electronic medical record, flow sheets, and charge capture for each patient
- Participate in training and supervision of new staff as delegated and contribute to department operations

Requirements
- Licenses/Certifications: Registered Respiratory Therapist (NBRC-RRT) or Certified Respiratory Therapist (NBRC-CRT) credential; Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license (CA required); Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certifications; Pediatric Emergency Assessment, Recognition and Stabilization (PEARS) preferred; Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certifications required; NBRC, registered or certified status required
- Education: Bachelor's Degree or equivalent; Master's Degree preferred
- Experience: Minimum of 2 years of recent respiratory care experience; 2 years of recent critical care experience preferred
- Other: CPR/BLS must be current; must be able to work in an on-site hospital setting; must hold CA-specific licensure and NBRC credentials as listed
- Scheduling notes: Day shift; may require occasional night coverage (rare)

Benefits and Support
- Travel assignment through Healthforce Healthcare LLC with a 13-week duration
- Guaranteed hours and a defined weekly pay range
- On-site site-cadence in a small-city hospital setting
- Availability in Willits, CA and support during the assignment

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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.
About Healthforce

Healthforce is a nationwide travel healthcare staffing agency connecting travel nurses and allied health professionals with high-quality contract assignments across the United States.

We specialize in placing clinicians in travel nursing jobs , allied health travel assignments , and local contract opportunities in hospitals, long-term care facilities, and outpatient settings. Whether you are an experienced traveler or taking your first assignment, Healthforce provides the support and opportunities you need to succeed.

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