Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) Travel Job

Respiratory Therapist Opportunity

We're hiring an experienced Respiratory Therapist for a local healthcare provider where you'll be responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating the treatment, care, and needs of patients with breathing disorders.

Minimum Requirements:

• Associate or bachelor's degree from a Respiratory Therapy or Cardiopulmonary Science program.
• Current California state respiratory care license in good standing.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential required.
• Minimum one year experience as an RRT, with experience across adult, pediatric, and neonatal patient populations preferred.
• Certifications required: BLS (AHA), ACLS, PALS, and NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program).
• Experience with Cerner charting system.
• Experience with mechanical ventilators including PB 840, Servo 1, LTV 1200, and 3100A high frequency oscillator preferred.
• Ability to perform and report arterial blood gases (ABGs) and neonatal capillary gases.
• Willingness and ability to float to floors, ICU, and NICU as needed. First to float on nights.
• Ability to cover telemetry responsibilities including 12-lead acquisition on nights and weekend coverage.
• Orientation and competency validation required: approximately 12 precepted shifts for floor, ICU, and NICU with skills checkoff; 12 hours of orientation noted by client.
• Weekend requirement: every other weekend. Holiday rotation with core staff. May be asked to cover NICU call if experienced.
• Preferred: NICU experience. Preferred: prior charge/lead RT experience.

Assignment Details

• Facility type: Hospital.
• Shift name: Nights.
• Shift pattern: 12-hour nights, every other weekend (EOW).
• Typical shift times at facility: 18300700 for nights; day shift noted as 06301900 for reference.
• Orientation hours: 12 hours as specified by client and 12 precepted shifts for floor/ICU/NICU skill validation.
• Charting system: Cerner.
• Primary unit: Respiratory. Floating required to floors, ICU, and NICU.
• Treatments and volume expectations: Floors ~3035 RVUs per day; ICU duties include ventilator management and treatments; NICU duties depend on vent census.
• Respiratory therapy coverage: RT coverage 24/7. Pharmacy available 24/7.

Location Highlights

Long Beach, CA offers coastal access and urban lifestyle within short drives to regional attractions. Long Beach is adjacent to Alamitos Bay and the Pacific Ocean, with the Queen Mary historic ship and Shoreline Village waterfront within city limits. The city is approximately 25 miles south of downtown Los Angeles and about 20 miles north of Huntington Beach, providing access to major cultural venues such as the Long Beach Convention Center and the Aquarium of the Pacific. Commute and transit options include the Metro A Line connection to downtown LA in roughly 4560 minutes and local Long Beach Transit services. Outdoor recreation includes Belmont Shore beach activities, Alamitos Beach biking and walking paths, and a 3045 minute drive to Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve and regional trail systems, offering an active coastal lifestyle or an urban-suburban balance.

Benefits Designed for Travelers

• Weekly, on-time pay.
• Full medical benefits and 401(k) matching plan.
• 24/7 recruiter support by text, phone, or email.
• Competitive referral bonuses.
• 100% paid housing available.
• Travel and license reimbursement.

Impacting Patient Care Nationwide

As a health professional with our organization, you get flexibility, stability, and growth with the satisfaction of impacting communities. Choose from direct hire, temp-to-hire, and travel contract options across the country. One of our recruiters will reach out with details to determine fit.

EEO Statement

We are an EEO/AA employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability, or protected veteran status. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all associates.