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Respiratory Therapist (RRT) – Travel Assignment

Overview
Respiratory Therapist – Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) travel assignment in Lawrenceville, GA. Start date 11/09/2026 for a 13-week contract. Weekly pay range is $1,591 to $1,683 per week with guaranteed hours of 36 per week. Shift is 12-hour nights on a 12x3 rotation. Setting: hospital environment. Employer: Healthforce Healthcare LLC. Note: No local candidates within 50 miles.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $1,591–$1,683 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 36 per week
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: 12-hour nights (12x3)
- Start date: 11/09/2026
- Work setting: hospital travel assignment
- Travel assignment through Healthforce Healthcare LLC
- Applicant restriction: No local candidates within 50 miles

Responsibilities
- Administer respiratory therapy per physician orders, including aerosol therapies, humidification, chest physiotherapy, and ventilator management; monitor patient response and adjust treatments as needed.
- Perform and interpret arterial or capillary blood gases; document results and communicate changes to the care team.
- Manage mechanical ventilation, including initiating weaning protocols under orders, adjusting settings, and responding to alarms; troubleshoot equipment as needed.
- Monitor patient status, oxygen therapy, airway clearance techniques, and treatment effectiveness; document progress and communicate changes to the team.
- Uphold infection control standards; maintain and sterilize equipment; ensure safe operation of respiratory care devices.
- Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and the broader interdisciplinary team; participate in rounds and provide patient and family education when appropriate.

Requirements
- Licensure: Current Georgia Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential via NBRC and licensure issued by the Georgia Composite Medical Board.
- Certifications: American Heart Association BLS (Basic Life Support) required.
- Experience: Minimum 2 years of recent respiratory care experience within the specialty.
- Skills: Proficient in arterial blood gas collection/analysis, ventilator management, and documentation; strong collaboration with the care team.
- Work setting: Ability to work in a hospital environment and to perform 12-hour night shifts.

Benefits and Support
- 24/7 recruiter and travel support
- Dedicated support throughout the assignment
- Nationwide travel assignments
- Extension opportunities after the initial contract
- Fast credentialing process to support placement

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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.