Travel Respiratory Therapist Registered Respiratory Therapist Job

Overview
Respiratory Therapist (Registered Respiratory Therapist) is needed for a travel assignment in Templeton, California. Start date: 10/05/2026 for a 52-week contract. Weekly pay range: $2,050–$2,107 per week. Guaranteed hours: 0.0. Shift: 7:00 PM–7:30 AM on a 3x12-night schedule. Setting: Short Term Acute Care Hospital.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $2,050–$2,107 per week
- Contract duration: 52 weeks
- Shift: Night shifts, 7:00 PM–7:30 AM (3x12)
- Location: Templeton, California
- Assignment type: Travel - temporary
- Start date: 10/05/2026
- Setting: Short-Term Acute Care Hospital

Responsibilities
- Administer basic and advanced respiratory care therapies for adult and geriatric patients as ordered, with appropriate documentation.
- Provide aerosol and oxygen therapy, monitor patient response, and maintain care records and charges in the electronic medical record.
- Manage care for patients requiring ventilation, including monitoring and adjusting equipment per physician orders.
- Perform arterial blood gas draws per policy and orders, and contribute to department record-keeping and quality documentation.
- Assist in training and supervising new staff or delegations, and support department operations and equipment surveillance after initial setup.
- Conduct pulmonary function tests as applicable and support ongoing departmental duties and compliance.

Requirements
- Licensure: Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license required in California; NBRC-RRT or NBRC-CRT credential required in CA.
- Certifications: CPR/BLS required; NRP preferred; ACLS required; PALS required; PEARS preferred; Basic Life Support (BLS) required per AH policy; AHA-ACLS or ARC-ALS required; facility-specific BLS certification required.
- Education: Bachelor's Degree or equivalent; Master’s Degree preferred.
- Experience: At least two years of recent experience in respiratory therapy; current BLS; and a current nursing license per the state of assignment.
- Additional: Ability to work in a hospital setting in Templeton, California; maintain documentation and comply with department policies.

Benefits and Support
- Assignment support from dedicated recruitment and travel staff
- On-going clinical and professional support throughout the assignment
- Resources for credentialing, documentation, and charting compliance
- Access to a network of travel opportunities and assignment guidance

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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.