Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist - $2,155 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel Registered Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in Salem, Massachusetts.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Registered Respiratory Therapist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Start Date: 08/16/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 16, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with ventilator experience in an acute care setting for a 13-week night shift travel assignment at a 371-bed hospital in Salem, MA.

Details

• Work at a 371-licensed-bed acute care hospital with 220 Med/Surg beds, MICU, ED, Labor and Delivery, and a Level 2B Nursery
• Unit: Respiratory Care
• Night shift hours: 19:00–07:30, straight nights (no rotation)
• Every other weekend (EOW) required
• 36 hours per week
• Staffing on nights consists of 4 Respiratory Therapists
• Day shift staffing includes 1 Charge RT, 2 assigned to a 20-bed ICU, and 2 assigned to Med/Surg floors
• Primary equipment used: PB980 Ventilator and Hamilton T1 Transport Ventilator
• EMR: Epic (charting experience required)

Requirements

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Respiratory Therapy
• RRT certification (NBRC)
• Active, unrestricted Massachusetts Respiratory Therapist license required — no pending licenses accepted
• Minimum 2 years of experience working in one location, or 1–2 years of travel RT experience
• Ventilator experience in an acute care setting required
• Ability to draw arterial blood gases (ABGs)
• BLS certification required — AHA only; no other providers accepted at this facility
• Flu vaccine required; no religious or medical exemptions accepted
• 2 professional references required for consideration
• License required if applicable

Additional Information

• Provide respiratory therapy services across ICU and Med/Surg settings within the hospital
• Timekeeping system: UKG/Kronos
• Candidates with a permanent residence within 60 miles of Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston are considered local and may be subject to an adjusted pay rate
• Please submit any requested time off (RTO) at the time of application
• 13-week contract

American Traveler Job ID #P-717577. 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.