Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist - Respiratory and Neuro Diagnostics - $1,843 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel Registered Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in Columbus, Georgia.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Registered Respiratory Therapist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Start Date: 07/20/2026
• Duration: 12 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jul 20, 2026
• Length: 12 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with trauma experience for a night shift position at a Level 2 trauma center with an interventional stroke certification and Level 3 NICU.

Details

• Level 2 trauma center with interventional stroke certification and Level 3 NICU designation
• Patient population spans infants to geriatrics, primarily adult RRT with exposure to pediatric intubated patients
• NICU serves as the regional transport resource
• Responsibilities include managing non-invasive and conventional ventilation, aerosol therapy, bedside pulmonary function tests, arterial line placement, oxygen management, arterial blood gases (ABGs), capillary blood gases, line draws, and patient education
• EMR: Epic; additional systems include Pyxis, SBAR, Viasys Vela, GE Carescape, and Viasys Avea
• Night shift: 3x12-hour shifts, 18:30–07:00
• Every other weekend required
• Floating required within the facility and to a sister campus as needed
• No on-call requirements
• 12-week contract

Requirements

• Current GA RRT license required; license required if applicable
• Active BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications required
• Minimum 1 year of RRT experience required
• Trauma experience required
• Pulmonary function testing (spirometry) experience preferred
• Copies of all required certifications must be provided for consideration

Additional Information

• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Local candidates are accepted
• RTO is capped at 7 days for the assignment; RTO cannot be requested during the first week of the assignment
• Blackout dates apply for both day and night shifts: June is a total blackout; night shift blackout continues July 5–31 and August 1–2; day shift blackout continues July 15–31 and August 1–9
• Holiday coverage policy: if one or two major holidays fall within the assignment period, travelers are expected to work all of them with no holiday RTO permitted; if three major holidays fall within the assignment period, travelers must work two and may request one holiday off for review
• Major holidays include Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving/Black Friday, Christmas Eve/Christmas Day, and New Year's Eve/New Year's Day
• Travelers who have previously worked at any Piedmont facility must have been away for a full year before returning as a traveler
• Slate gray scrubs required
• No special scheduling or shift change requests are permitted; the posted night shift is firm

American Traveler Job ID #P-726080. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel Respiratory Therapist - Registered RT/RRT

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.