Travel Respiratory Therapist Registered Respiratory Therapist Job

Job Description

Job Description

Overview
Respiratory Therapist (Registered Respiratory Therapist) travel assignment in a hospital setting in Burlington, Vermont. Start date: 08/24/2026 for 13 weeks. Weekly pay: $2,319–$2,346 per week. Guaranteed hours: 0.0. Shift: 3x12 Nights. Inpatient care across adult ICU and adult & pediatric general units; emergency department experience is preferred but not required.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $2,319–$2,346 per week
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: 3x12 Night shifts
- Start date: 08/24/2026
- Location: Burlington, VT (hospital setting)
- Guaranteed hours: 0.0

Responsibilities
- Provide Respiratory Therapy for adult ICU and general inpatient units, including ventilator management and airway support per physician orders and protocol.
- Administer prescribed therapies (nebulized medications, aerosol therapies, airway clearance) and monitor patient responses; document in the EMR (Epic) per recent standards.
- Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and the respiratory care team; participate in rounds and discharge planning as applicable.
- Monitor and adjust treatments based on patient status, ABG trends when applicable, and protocol; ensure equipment readiness and safety.
- Respond to respiratory distress and acute events; maintain infection control and equipment precautions; complete documentation and shift handoffs accurately.
- Weekend coverage as needed with a focus on schedule flexibility; no on-call requirement.

Requirements
- Active Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential with NBRC verification; will not accept CRT.
- BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP certifications.
- Minimum 1 year of inpatient respiratory care experience; teaching hospital experience required.
- Epic EMR experience within the past 2 years (nonnegotiable).
- Prior travel experience preferred; ED experience is attractive but not mandatory.
- Ability to work in a hospital inpatient setting; comfortable with 3x12 night shifts and a flexible weekend schedule.
- All specialty and work history details should be documented for submission.

Benefits and Support
- Dedicated assignment support throughout the contract
- 24/7 recruiter and travel support
- Nationwide assignments
- Extension opportunities
- Fast credentialing processes

Find more opportunities
If this opening isn’t the right fit, explore other travel respiratory roles and healthcare opportunities at Healthforce Healthcare LLC. Visit to view current openings and apply.

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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.

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