Travel Respiratory Therapist - Registered RT/RRT

Travel Respiratory Therapist - Registered RT/RRT

American Traveler

Middletown, Ohio, United States

Position ID: P-786512

Position status: Open

Assignment type: travel

Shift: Nights

Length (weeks): 13

Openings: 2

Start date: 2026-11-30T00:00:00.000Z

$1,973.66/week (estimated advertised weekly pay)

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist with 2+ years of critical care experience for a night shift position at a Level 3 trauma hospital.

Details

• Work in a 24/7 Respiratory Care Services department focused primarily on adult critical care areas
• Interface with medical staff, nursing, and other allied health practitioners, as well as patients, families, and caregivers
• Night shift schedule, 6:00 PM to 6:30 AM, 3x12 hours
• Every other weekend and holiday coverage required
• Epic charting system experience required
• May float within the hospital or to another nearby facility based on skill set and census

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of experience as an RRT with critical care experience
• Associate degree in Applied Science (Respiratory Care or equivalent)
• Valid Ohio Respiratory Care License, license required if applicable
• Current RRT credential through NBRC
• BLS and ACLS certification through AHA
• Epic charting experience required
• Ability to assess, recommend, implement, and modify respiratory care procedures per protocol or physician order
• Experience initiating, maintaining, troubleshooting, and weaning patients from mechanical ventilation, BiPAP, and medical gas therapy
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to educate staff, physicians, and patients on disease processes, treatments, and medications

Additional Information

• Responsible for analyzing, prioritizing, and evaluating patient respiratory care needs efficiently and effectively
• Complete all required clinical and didactic yearly competencies for assigned clinical areas
• Hunter Green scrubs required
• Maximum of 14 days RTO allowed per contract
• Local radius is 50 miles and local travelers are not accepted
• First-time travelers will be considered
• Former PRN/PRN or agency staff not extended due to tenure must wait 6 months before reapplying as a traveler, pending facility rehire approval

Hours per week: 36

Hours per shift: 12