Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist - Respiratory/Neuro Diagnostics - $2,539 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel Registered Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Registered Respiratory Therapist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Start Date: 07/20/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 48 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 4x12hrs
• Hours: 48 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jul 20, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with Level I Trauma experience for a night shift position at a Level I Trauma, academic teaching hospital with a children's hospital.

Details

• Level I Trauma, academic teaching hospital with a children's hospital in an acute care setting with 554 staffed beds
• RRT unit with an average daily census of 6–10 ventilated patients
• Night shift, 4x12-hour shifts (18:00–06:30)
• Up to 3 weekends may be scheduled per 4-week schedule period
• No on-call requirement
• No floating required
• Charting in Cerner and Midas/CarePort

Requirements

• Current NM RRT license (pending license accepted); license required if applicable
• Active certifications: RRT, BLS, ACLS (RQI certifications not accepted)
• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Registered Respiratory Therapist
• Level I Trauma experience required
• Proficiency in Trauma, ER, Adult ICU, and Adult Floor Therapies
• Competency in airway management, medication administration, and ventilator management
• Experience with ABGs, O2 therapies, suctioning, pulmonary toileting, nebulizer therapy, BiPAP, and CPAP
• COVID vaccination required; religious and medical exemptions accepted with a completed exemption form signed by a provider

Additional Information

• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Candidates must reside more than 100 miles from the facility to be eligible
• Requested time off exceeding 7 days requires approval
• All time off and scheduling requests must be disclosed at the time of initial consideration
• Royal blue scrubs required
• Free parking available on-site
• A 6-month break is required for travelers who have completed 4 consecutive assignments or reached the one-year mark at this facility, whichever comes first
• 2 professional supervisor references from within the past 2 years required for consideration
• Full 7-year work history with all gaps explained required for consideration

American Traveler Job ID #P-714472. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48 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.

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