Travel Director of Respiratory Therapy - $4,419 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel Registered Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Registered Respiratory Therapist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: 26 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 5x8hrs
• Hours: 40 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jul 6, 2026
• Length: 26 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Director of Respiratory Therapy with proven leadership experience in acute and critical care for a multi-campus health system, requiring prior travel assignment experience and an active MA RRT license.

Details

• Leadership role overseeing Respiratory Care, PFT Lab, Blood Gas Lab, Sleep Lab, and Cardiopulmonary Rehab departments across three hospital campuses
• Serves both inpatient and outpatient populations across multiple age groups, including neonatal
• Requires travel between three campuses as needed
• Monday through Friday, 8-hour day shifts (8:00 AM – 5:30 PM)
• No on-call required
• Epic EMR experience required
• 26-week contract

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited School of Respiratory Care; Bachelor's degree preferred
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential required
• Current Massachusetts State Respiratory Therapy license required (license required if applicable)
• Certifications required: BLS and ACLS; NRP preferred
• Strong background in acute care, critical care, pulmonary function testing, blood gas accreditation, and polysomnography
• Experience in cardiopulmonary rehab and EEGs required; knowledge of neonatal respiratory care preferred
• Proven leadership and organizational skills with demonstrated ability to manage staff and budgets
• At least one prior travel assignment required; first-time travelers will not be considered
• Two supervisory or managerial references from similar experience within the last 1–2 years required for consideration
• AHA-issued certifications required
• Ability to travel between multiple sites

Additional Information

• Responsible for planning, directing, and managing all pulmonary services departments, including oversight of approximately 32 FTEs
• Manages budgets, drives quality improvement initiatives, and ensures compliance with JCAHO, CAP, OSHA, CDC, and DPH standards
• Coordinates patient care with interdisciplinary teams and fosters professional development among staff
• Maintains equipment and safety standards across departments
• Bi-weekly orientation schedule
• RTO is limited to no more than 5 days for the duration of the contract
• Block scheduling is not permitted
• Scrubs in any color are acceptable
• Candidates living within 50 miles of the facility are eligible at a local pay rate
• Local candidates are accepted

American Traveler Job ID #P-719654. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel Respiratory Therapist

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.