Travel Respiratory Therapist Registered Respiratory Therapist Job

Overview
Travel Respiratory Therapist (Registered Respiratory Therapist) in Burlington, VT. Start date 10/05/2026 for 16 weeks, with potential extension to 26 weeks. Weekly pay: $2,649 to $2,831 per week. Guaranteed hours: 0. Shift: 12-hour day shifts on a 3x12 schedule. Setting: inpatient hospital environment with teaching-hospital experience expected. This assignment requires pediatric and NICU III inpatient care and collaborative, cross-disciplinary teamwork.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $2,649–$2,831 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 0
- Contract duration: 16 weeks (potential extension to 26 weeks)
- Shift: 12-hour day shifts, 3x12 schedule
- Start date: 10/05/2026
- Setting: inpatient hospital with teaching-hospital experience preferred
- Orientation: bi-weekly orientations on Mondays; next available 10/19
- Holidays: required to work 2 of the 4 holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas, Christmas Eve, New Year’s Day)
- Mileage-based pay tiers: rates based on direct-line mileage (101+ miles, 51–100 miles, local ≤50 miles)

Responsibilities
- Deliver inpatient respiratory care for pediatric patients and NICU III cases, aligning with physicians’ orders and care plans
- Manage and adjust ventilator support, administer inhaled therapies, perform airway clearance techniques, and monitor patient responses
- Document care in the electronic medical record (Epic) with timely, accurate, and complete notes
- Collaborate with nurses, physicians, and multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes and participate in rounds as needed
- Maintain and calibrate respiratory equipment, ensure patient safety, and assist with weaning and transport as required
- Demonstrate schedule flexibility, including weekend coverage as needed, with no on-call requirement

Requirements
- Licensure: Must hold a Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential; CRT not accepted
- Certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP; NBRC verification required; NRP verification required upon submission
- Experience: Minimum 1 year of relevant respiratory care experience; inpatient hospital experience required; NICU III and pediatric inpatient experience preferred
- Special requirements: Epic EMR experience within the past 2 years is required; teaching hospital experience is preferred
- Travel and documentation: Prior travel experience preferred; all prior specialty work history must be documented with complete details (facility type, bed count, EMR, etc.) and any gaps explained
- Additional: Ability to work in a fast-paced, teaching-hospital environment; reliable transportation is recommended; local driving within mileage-based pay tiers applies

Benefits and Support
- 24/7 recruiter and travel support
- Dedicated assignment support throughout the duration
- Bi-weekly orientation sessions to facilitate onboarding
- Travel-friendly onboarding with clear documentation requirements
- Orientation and scheduling details communicated in advance

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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.