Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist - $2,800 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel Registered Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in Worcester, Massachusetts.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Registered Respiratory Therapist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Start Date: 11/23/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 23, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist for a high-acuity, Level I trauma facility night shift position requiring 3 years of recent critical care experience.

Details

• Level I trauma facility setting across University, Memorial, and Marlborough campuses
• Cross-campus floating required, with Marlborough hours of 6am-6pm
• Night shift, 3x12 hour shifts, 18:45-7:15
• Every other weekend and holiday required
• Uses Epic charting system
• Scheduling based on unit needs; no block schedules accommodated
• Must be able to work all 7 days with no special scheduling accommodations due to union facility

Requirements

• Permanent MA RT license required if applicable
• Minimum 3 years of recent critical care experience required
• Level I emergency care experience within the last 6 months required
• Previous experience in high-acuity hospital settings required; primarily community hospital experience will not be considered
• BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications required
• RRT certification required
• NRP certification preferred
• Epic charting experience preferred
• Experience with adult critical care and emergency department settings required
• NICU experience preferred

Additional Information

• Provide respiratory therapy services including ventilator management, airway management, and medication delivery for critical care and emergency patients
• Perform chest physiotherapy, arterial blood gas draws and interpretation, and tracheostomy care
• Assist with intubation, extubation, and external patient transports
• First-time travelers will be considered if they meet experience requirements
• Travelers with prior travel experience must demonstrate multiple extensions at the same location to be considered
• Local candidates accepted within a 75-mile radius at the same bill rate
• 12-month separation required for returning staff
• Up to 14 days of RTO may be submitted for review; no RTO allowed in the first week
• Completion of a pass/fail medication exam required during orientation

American Traveler Job ID #P-773341. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel Respiratory Therapist - Registered RT/RRT

About American Traveler

With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.

With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.

American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.

With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.