Travel Respiratory Therapist Registered Respiratory Therapist Job

Job Description

Job Description

Overview
Respiratory Therapist (Registered Respiratory Therapist) is needed for a travel assignment in Lewistown, Montana. Start date: 06/08/2026. Duration: 8 weeks. Weekly pay: $1,995–$2,137 per week. Guaranteed hours: 36 per week. Shift: Three 12-hour shifts, rotating; includes weekends and holidays with on-call nights. This is a travel temporary assignment in a Critical Access Hospital setting.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $1,995–$2,137 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 36 per week
- Contract duration: 8 weeks
- Shift: 3x12-hour rotating shifts; weekends and holidays included
- Start date: 06/08/2026
- Setting: Critical Access Hospital
- On-call nights required as part of weekend/holiday coverage

Responsibilities
- Deliver comprehensive respiratory care to patients across multiple areas, including acute care, OB, and ER
- Perform basic interpretation of electrocardiograms and identify potentially life-threatening arrhythmias; communicate findings to the medical team
- Adhere to and apply indications and contraindications for respiratory care procedures per American Association for Respiratory Care guidelines
- Provide advanced life support as required, including ACLS, neonatal life support, and pediatric life support protocols
- Conduct patient assessments, document findings, and convey pertinent data to physicians; participate in care planning and consultations
- Perform intubation procedures when indicated and manage ventilator support and weaning as appropriate
- Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to ensure patient safety, quality of care, and infection control

Requirements
- Active Montana Respiratory Care Practitioner license (RRT) and registration
- ACLS, Neonatal Advanced Life Support (NALS), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certifications
- Ability to interpret ECGs and determine life-threatening arrhythmias; capable of performing intubation and other advanced respiratory procedures
- Willingness to work rotating 12-hour shifts with weekend and holiday on-call requirements
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with physicians and the care team; maintain accurate patient records

Benefits and Support
- 24/7 recruiter and travel support
- Dedicated support throughout the assignment
- Nationwide assignments available
- Fast credentialing
- Extension opportunities
- Referral bonus up to $1,000

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.

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