Travel Respiratory Therapist Registered Respiratory Therapist Job

Overview
Respiratory Therapist – Registered Respiratory Therapist position in Burlington, Vermont. Start date: 10/19/2026. Duration: 16 weeks. Weekly pay range: $2,584 - $2,711 per week. Guaranteed hours: 0 per week. Shift: 3x12 Nights (12-hour night shifts). Setting: hospital, inpatient care, travel - temporary assignment. This assignment requires a touring credentialing process and compliance with hospital protocols.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $2,584 - $2,711 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 0 per week
- Contract duration: 16 weeks
- Shift: 12-hour night shifts (3x12 Nights)
- Start date: 10/19/2026
- Setting: inpatient hospital assignment; travel staffing

Responsibilities
- Provide inpatient respiratory care across NICU, PICU, Adult ICU, and general pediatric/adult units as assigned
- Administer prescribed therapies (inhaled medications, chest therapy, airway clearance techniques) and assess patient response
- Support ventilation management, monitor ventilator performance, and participate in weaning and daily rounds as directed
- Set up, calibrate, troubleshoot, and maintain respiratory equipment; ensure proper infection control and device safety
- Document all care in the electronic health record (Epic) and communicate changes in patient status to the care team
- Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other health professionals; participate in care planning and comply with unit policies

Requirements
- Licensure: Current NBRC-verified Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential; CRT not accepted
- Certifications: AHA BLS, AHA ACLS, AHA PALS; NBRC Verification; NRP
- Experience: Minimum 1 year of professional experience; prior travel experience preferred
- Specialty and setting: Experience in inpatient settings including NICU/PICU/Adult ICU and general units; teaching hospital experience preferred
- EMR: Epic experience within the past 2 years (nonnegotiable)
- Documentation: All specialties worked must be clearly documented on each prior employment entry
- Schedule and availability: Weekends as needed; no mandatory call; flexible scheduling required
- Transportation: Public transportation not accessible in the area; reliable personal or rental transportation recommended (snow tires November–April)
- Other: Must be able to work in a fast-paced hospital environment and provide compassionate, patient-centered care

Benefits and Support
- 24/7 recruiter and travel support
- Dedicated assignment support throughout the shift and shift changes
- Bi-weekly orientations (next available 11/02)
- Fast credentialing process to start promptly
- Possible extension opportunities based on need and performance

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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.