Travel Respiratory Therapist Registered Respiratory Therapist Job

Job Description

Job Description

Overview
Respiratory Therapist (Registered Respiratory Therapist) in Ukiah, California, starting October 12, 2026 for a 13-week travel assignment in a short-term acute care hospital setting. Weekly pay ranges from $1,897 to $1,979 per week, with guaranteed hours of 36 per week. Shift is night duty on a 3x12 schedule (5:00 PM–5:30 AM). This is a travel - temporary assignment.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $1,897–$1,979 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 36 hours per week
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: Night, 3x12-hour shifts (5:00 PM–5:30 AM)
- Start date: October 12, 2026
- Setting: Short-term acute care hospital
- Assignment type: Travel - temporary

Responsibilities
- Assess and document the appropriateness of prescribed respiratory therapy and adjust per department policy.
- Administer aerosolized therapies and oxygen therapy; monitor and document patient response.
- Provide care to adult and geriatric patients, including those on ventilatory support; manage ventilator settings as directed and assist with weaning as appropriate.
- Perform arterial blood gas draws per policy and physician orders; ensure timely processing and charting.
- Complete documentation in electronic medical records, maintain flow sheets, and assist with department records and charges; participate in training or supervision of new staff as delegated.
- Collaborate with the care team to support safe, evidence-based respiratory care while maintaining patient safety and infection control practices.

Requirements
- Licenses/Certifications: California Respiratory Care Practitioner license; NBRC credentials (RRT or CRT) required; NBRC credentials accepted as part of eligibility.
- Certifications: Current BLS; ACLS; PALS; NRP certifications required by policy; PEARS preferred; NRP required.
- Experience: At least 2 years of recent critical care experience; strong comfort with adult and geriatric respiratory care; 3 years technical experience preferred.
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Respiratory Therapy or equivalent required; Master’s degree preferred.
- Additional: Current NBRC credential and the ability to work the listed night shift in a fast-paced acute care environment; no on-call obligations for this assignment.
- Location/Setting: Available to work in a hospital-based setting in Ukiah, CA.

Benefits and Support
- 24/7 recruiter and travel support
- Credentialing and compliance assistance
- Assignment coordination and onboarding support
- Guaranteed hours and weekly pay
- Dedicated assignment management throughout the 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.

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