Travel Respiratory Therapist Registered Respiratory Therapist Job

Overview
Respiratory Therapist (Registered Respiratory Therapist) - Lawrenceville, Georgia, United States. Start date 09/14/2026 for a 16-week travel assignment in a hospital setting. Weekly pay ranges from $1,600 to $1,653, with guaranteed hours of 36 per week. Shift is 12-hour day coverage on a 12x3 schedule. This is a travel temporary assignment through Healthforce Healthcare LLC. No local candidates within 50 miles will be considered.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $1,600–$1,653 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 36 per week
- Contract duration: 16 weeks
- Shift: 12-hour day shifts, 12x3 schedule
- Start date: 09/14/2026
- Location: Lawrenceville, GA (no local candidates within 50 miles)

Responsibilities
- Provide professional respiratory care to patients per physician orders, including assessment and documentation.
- Administer prescribed therapies (bronchodilators, aerosols, humidification, chest physiotherapy) and perform suctioning as needed.
- Manage and monitor patients on mechanical ventilation, including setup, adjustments, weaning, and close monitoring per protocol.
- Monitor patient status, interpret arterial blood gases when required, and respond to changes in clinical condition; escalate appropriately.
- Collaborate with the care team to ensure adherence to evidence-based practices, safety protocols, and accurate charting.
- Educate patients and families on treatment plans and airway care; maintain infection control and equipment hygiene standards.
- Support required holiday coverage as specified for this assignment.

Requirements
- Active Georgia RRT license (NBRC) and NBRC credential (RRT)
- BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications (AHA)
- Minimum 2 years of recent experience in respiratory therapy within the specialty
- Ability to work 12-hour day shifts and fulfill holiday coverage requirements
- Location restriction: No local candidates within 50 miles

Benefits and Support
- Competitive weekly pay reflected as a per-week amount
- Guaranteed hours on assignment
- Travel assignment support from Healthforce Healthcare LLC
- Ongoing recruiter and assignment support throughout the engagement

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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.