Travel Respiratory Therapist Registered Respiratory Therapist Job

Overview
Respiratory Therapist – Registered Respiratory Therapist, travel assignment in Lodi, California. Start date 10/12/2026 for 13 weeks. Weekly pay range: $2,001–$2,126 per week. Guaranteed hours: 36 per week. Shift: 3x12-hour day shifts (7:00 AM–7:30 PM). Work setting: Short Term Acute Care Hospital.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay range: $2,001–$2,126 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 36 per week
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: 3x12-hour day shifts (7:00 AM–7:30 PM)
- Start date: 10/12/2026
- Setting: Short Term Acute Care Hospital

Responsibilities
- Provide basic and critical respiratory care to adult and geriatric patients per physician orders and department policies.
- Administer aerosol and oxygen therapy; monitor patient response and maintain accurate documentation.
- Manage ventilator support and perform arterial blood gas draws per policy and physician orders.
- Document care in the electronic medical record; complete necessary paperwork and charges for each patient.
- Assist in training and supervising new employees as delegated; participate in department training activities.
- Collaborate with the care team to assess therapy effectiveness and adjust treatment plans as needed.

Requirements
- Licenses/certifications: NBRC-registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) credential; Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license (CA); NBRC status (Registered or Certified) required in CA, OR, and HI; CPR/BLS required; ACLS required; NRP preferred; PALS preferred; PEARS preferred; EPIC and Cerner EMR experience preferred for backfill.
- Education: Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent required; Master’s Degree preferred.
- Experience: At least two years of recent respiratory care experience; three years preferred.
- Additional: Ability to work in a fast-paced short-term acute care setting with adult and geriatric patients; current nursing license per the state of assignment.

Benefits and Support
- 24/7 recruiter and travel support
- Dedicated assignment support throughout the engagement
- Credentialing and onboarding assistance
- Potential extension opportunities beyond the initial contract

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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.