Travel Respiratory Therapist - $2,203 per week

Cuready Healthcare Staffing is seeking a travel Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in Santa Maria, California.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Respiratory Therapist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Start Date: 07/27/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Respiratory Therapy - Registered Respiratory Therapist

Location: Santa Maria, California

Schedule: 3x12 Nights

Weekly Estimated Pay: $2202.98 - $2517.70

About Cuready Healthcare Staffing

Cuready Healthcare Staffing is a trusted leader in healthcare staffing, dedicated to connecting highly qualified healthcare professionals with facilities nationwide. Founded on a commitment to integrity, service, and quality patient care, Cuready partners with hospitals, clinics, long-term care facilities, and outpatient centers to deliver reliable staffing solutions. Our experienced recruiting team includes former healthcare professionals who understand the clinical environment and advocate for both our providers and our clients.

Job Summary

Cuready Healthcare Staffing is seeking a qualified Respiratory Therapy - Registered Respiratory Therapist to support patient care and clinical operations within healthcare facilities. The ideal candidate will deliver safe, high-quality care while collaborating with interdisciplinary care teams and maintaining compliance with facility policies and professional standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform EKGs, ABGs, and administer breathing treatments.
• Manage ventilators, including Puritan Bennett 840 models.
• Provide high-flow nasal cannula and chest vest treatments.
• Utilize vapotherm therapy for respiratory patients.
• Participate in patient care during weekends and holidays as per rotation.
• Deliver care to adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients, excluding NICU without experience.

Qualifications

• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) certification required.
• Current ACLS, BLS, PALS, and NRP certifications.
• Minimum of 2 years respiratory care experience, travel experience preferred.
• Proficiency with bronchoscopy procedures.
• Experience with Cerner EMR and Phillips telemetry systems.
• COVID Vaccine required.

Why Work With Cuready Healthcare Staffing

• Flexible scheduling options tailored to your lifestyle
• Competitive pay packages
• Local, travel, and contract opportunities nationwide
• Recruiters with real healthcare experience
• Dedicated support throughout onboarding and assignment

Equal Opportunity Employer

Cuready Healthcare Staffing is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Cuready Healthcare Staffing Job ID #63423943. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.

About Cuready Healthcare Staffing

At Cuready Healthcare Staffing, our recruiters are experienced healthcare

professionals who have worked in sonography, radiology, respiratory therapy

and more. We understand your day-to-day needs and will provide you with the

perfect blend of skills, talent, and efficiency. Our unique approach to travel

healthcare solutions help medical teams and healthcare professionals meet

their collective and individual needs. Being a healthcare staffing service in the

US since 1999, we specialize in connecting the nation's top medical

professionals with healthcare facilities throughout the country. We can

provide experienced health care professionals for temporary, temp-to-perm,

and permanent placement services.

Benefits

• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Referral bonus