Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - Travel Job

We're hiring an experienced Respiratory Therapist for a local hospital in Kalispell, MT where you will be responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating the treatment, care, and needs of patients with breathing disorders. The role requires independent clinical decision-making and participation in rapid responses, traumas, and codes. You will work across units and support a mixed adult and pediatric population in emergency and critical care settings.

Minimum Requirements:

• Associate or bachelor's degree from a Respiratory Therapy or Cardiopulmonary Science program.
• Current Montana state respiratory therapist license in good standing.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) required. No CRTs accepted.
• Minimum 2 years of acute care respiratory experience.
• BLS, ACLS, NRP, and PALS certifications required.
• Experience with ventilator management, non-invasive ventilation (BiPAP), high-flow oxygen, assisting with intubations, bedside bronchoscopy, tracheostomy insertion and care, and management of ventilated/critical patients.
• Comfort with autonomous clinical judgment and responding to rapid responses, traumas, and codes.
• Willingness to float to all hospital units, including ER, PCU, MedSurg, and ICU. Candidates may be assigned to pediatric units only if comfortable.

Preferred Qualifications

• NICU or PICU RRT experience preferred but not required.
• Experience with Meditech EMR and Pyxis medication dispensing preferred.
• Familiarity with Draeger and Hamilton ventilators, oscillators, and neonatal pneumatic ventilators preferred.

Assignment Details

• Will float throughout the hospital as needed; pediatric assignments only if candidate is comfortable.
• Orientation includes facility and unit-specific training with approximately 3-4 shifts across different units; NEO provided.
• Schedule cycle is created in 6-week increments and released several weeks prior to start. Travelers will be used to fill schedule gaps.
• Holiday expectation: coverage for approximately 50% of holidays as defined in the contract.
• Approval for requested time off routed through the manager.
• Scrub policy: any solid, professional color; no neon, graphics, or visible logos.
• Free parking available.

Apply now and one of our recruiters will reach out with the details to see if this is the right fit for you.

Benefits Designed for Travelers


We value your time and commitment. Benefits begin on day one and support your work-life needs.

• Weekly, on-time pay.
• Full medical benefits and 401(k) matching plan.
• 24/7 recruiter support via text, phone, or email.
• Competitive referral bonuses.
• 100% paid housing available.
• Travel and license reimbursement.

Impacting Patient Care Nationwide


As a health professional with this staffing partner, you gain flexibility and stability while delivering high-quality care. Opportunities include direct hire, temp-to-hire, and travel contracts in a variety of settings. You will support clinical teams by providing respiratory expertise across acute care units and contribute to improved patient outcomes in diverse communities.

Location Highlights

Kalispell offers outdoor recreation and regional access to Glacier National Park, about a 30-60 minute drive to major park entrances and trailheads. The area features close proximity to Flathead Lake and Whitefish Mountain Resort, provides alpine and water activities within 30 minutes, and supports an active lifestyle for those who prefer hiking, skiing, fishing, and boating. The city offers a small-city downtown with restaurants and cultural events, and regional air service connecting to larger Montana cities within short commute times.

EEO Statement


Jackson Healthcare and its family of companies are an EEO/AA Employer. 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. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all of our associates.