Travel Respiratory Therapist Registered Respiratory Therapist Job

Overview Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) needed for a 16-week travel assignment in Burlington, VT. Start date: 08/24/2026. Weekly pay: $2,334–$2,410. Shift: 3x12 Nights. Setting: hospital inpatient care. This assignment covers adult and pediatric inpatients across general units as well as ICU, NICU, and PICU, with a focus on delivering high-quality respiratory care in a fast-paced environment. Key Highlights

• Weekly pay: $2,334–$2,410 per week
• Contract duration: 16 weeks
• Shift: 3x12 Nights
• Start date: 08/24/2026
• Setting: Hospital inpatient care

Responsibilities

• Provide inpatient respiratory care for adult and pediatric patients across general units, Adult ICU, NICU, and PICU.
• Manage ventilator support, perform weaning assessments, and adjust therapies per physician orders; monitor patient response.
• Administer airway clearance techniques, chest therapies, and aerosolized medications; perform ABG sampling as needed; uphold infection control standards.
• Document assessments, treatments, and outcomes in Epic; collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other members of the care team.
• Participate in care coordination, safety protocols, and escalation of respiratory needs as patient status evolves.

Requirements

• Active Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential; NBRC verification required; CRT not accepted.
• AHA BLS, ACLS, PALS certifications; NRP certification also required.
• Minimum 1 year of respiratory therapy experience; prior travel experience preferred; teaching hospital experience required.
• Epic experience within the past 2 years is required.
• Weekend availability as needed; 12-hour night shift; schedule flexibility is required.
• Ability to work in a hospital inpatient setting; reliable transportation may be needed where public transit is limited (see notes below).

Benefits and Support

• Bi-weekly orientations on Mondays
• No block scheduling; weekends may be required based on unit needs
• Weekend/night coverage as needed with schedule flexibility
• Reliable transportation recommended due to limited public transit options in the area

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