Travel Respiratory Therapist Registered Respiratory Therapist Job

Overview
Travel Respiratory Therapist (Registered Respiratory Therapist) required for a short-term, travel assignment in Templeton, California. Start date: 11/02/2026 for a 13-week contract with guaranteed hours. Shift: 3x12-hour nights. Weekly pay: $1,890–$1,972. Setting: Short Term Acute Care Hospital. This position is for an adult and geriatric patient population, and the role may involve supervision of others as delegated.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $1,890–$1,972 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 36 per week
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: 3x12-hour nights (7:00 PM–7:30 AM)
- Start date: 11/02/2026
- Travel assignment in a Short Term Acute Care Hospital setting
- Assignment support from Healthforce Healthcare LLC throughout the contract

Responsibilities
- Provide basic and critical respiratory care for adult and geriatric patients, including aerosol and oxygen therapy and care for ventilator patients
- Administer prescribed therapies, monitor responses, and adjust as needed in collaboration with physicians
- Draw arterial blood gases per policy and physician orders; document results and actions
- Complete documentation in electronic medical records, flow sheets, and patient charges; maintain accurate records for each patient
- Assist in training and supervision of new staff as delegated; collaborate with nursing personnel to ensure safe, effective pulmonary care
- Maintain and troubleshoot respiratory equipment; participate in department workflows and quality improvement activities

Requirements
- Education: Graduate of an approved Respiratory Therapy Program
- Licenses/ Certifications: NBRC-registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or NBRC-Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT); Basic Life Support (BLS); Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP); Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS); Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS); AHA-NRP or ARC-NALS; AHA-ACLS or ARC-ALS; AHA-PALS or ARC-PALS (required at time of hire or within 90 days)
- Licenses: Preferred Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license
- Experience: At least two years of recent experience in respiratory care; NICU and pediatric experience; ability to intubate
- Other: Ability to work in a hospital setting and participate in night shift schedule as specified

Benefits and Support
- Dedicated assignment support from Healthforce Healthcare LLC
- 13-week contract with defined start date and guaranteed hours
- 36 guaranteed hours per week
- Night shift schedule with 3x12-hour shifts
- Travel coordination and credentialing assistance
- Ongoing support throughout the assignment

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PAY DISCLAIMER
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.