Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist - Neuro Diagnostics - $1,894 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: 08/03/2026
• Duration: 24 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 3, 2026
• Length: 24 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 a Level 3 NICU serving an infant-to-geriatric patient population.

Details

• Level 2 trauma center that is also interventional stroke certified and home to a Level 3 NICU that serves as a regional transport resource
• Primarily adult RRT with exposure to pediatric intubated patients; patient population spans infants to geriatrics
• Performs non-invasive ventilation, conventional ventilation, aerosol therapy, bedside pulmonary function tests, arterial line placement, oxygen management, arterial blood gases (ABGs), and capillary blood gases
• EMR: Epic (experience required); 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

Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of respiratory therapy experience
• Trauma experience required
• Active GA RRT License required at time of consideration; license required if applicable
• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS
• Pulmonary function testing (spirometry) experience preferred
• Copies of all required certifications must be provided for consideration
• First-time travelers are accepted

Additional Information

• Slate gray scrubs required
• Candidates must be available to work all major holidays that fall within their assignment period; holiday RTO requests are not permitted if one or two major holidays occur during the assignment — if three major holidays occur, one holiday RTO request may be submitted for approval
• 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
• RTO maximum is 7 days; RTO cannot be requested during the first week of the assignment
• No scheduling changes or alternate shift requests are permitted — the listed night shift is firm
• Travelers must have been away from all facilities within this health system for a full year before returning as a travel employee
• Local candidates are accepted at the same rate
• RTO dates must be finalized and submitted upfront, in accordance with the holiday RTO policy

American Traveler Job ID #P-728483. 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.