Travel Respiratory Therapist Registered Respiratory Therapist Job

Overview Respiratory Therapist (Registered Respiratory Therapist) – Travel Middlebury, Vermont, United States Start: June 11, 2026 | Duration: 4 weeks | Weekly pay: $2,119–$2,160 | Shift: 12-hour nights | Setting: 25-bed critical access hospital This travel assignment is for a Respiratory Therapist to cover multiple units in a small hospital setting. The role involves night-shift coverage on a 12-hour schedule with typical weekly hours around 36, while hours may vary by unit needs. The employment arrangement is a temporary travel assignment managed through Healthforce Healthcare LLC. Key Highlights

• Weekly pay: $2,119–$2,160
• Contract length: 4 weeks
• Shift: Night shift, 12-hour shifts
• Usually 36 hours per week; no guaranteed hours
• Floating to Medical/Surgical, Emergency Department, and Birthing Center as needed
• 25-bed critical access hospital environment

Responsibilities

• Deliver prescribed respiratory care to patients across Medical/Surgical, Emergency Department, and Birthing Center units per physician orders.
• Assess, monitor, and document respiratory status; adjust invasive and noninvasive ventilator settings; respond to alarms and troubleshoot equipment.
• Administer therapies (nebulized medications, chest physiotherapy, airway clearance techniques) and manage oxygen delivery systems.
• Perform arterial blood gas collection and analysis; interpret results to guide treatment decisions; document in the electronic health record (Epic).
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and the multidisciplinary team; participate in rounds and patient care planning; provide patient and family education on respiratory care.
• Maintain equipment, ensure infection control practices, and support unit orientation as needed; comply with hospital policies and credentialing requirements.

Requirements

• Vermont state licensure as a Respiratory Care Practitioner (active) or eligibility on submission
• NBRC credential: Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) or eligibility to take NBRC exam
• AHA BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NRP certifications required (NRP required upon submission); NICU experience within the last year required
• Minimum 2 years of clinical experience; 2 years of clinical experience in the respiratory care specialty
• Epic experience within the past 2 years
• Ability to work across units (M/S, ED, Birthing Center) with floating as needed

Benefits and Support

• 24/7 recruiter and travel support
• Dedicated support throughout the assignment
• Extension opportunities for additional weeks if available
• Timely credentialing assistance and onboarding support

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