Hospital | Registered Respiratory Therapist

Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) – Hospital Assignment in Gardner, MA

Bring your respiratory therapy expertise to a 13-week travel RRT job in Gardner, Massachusetts. In this on-site hospital role, you’ll assess cardiopulmonary needs and deliver safe, thoughtful respiratory care alongside a collaborative healthcare team. Gardner offers a welcoming New England community setting, with seasonal scenery and outdoor recreation to enjoy.

Travel Respiratory Therapist Job Details

• Assignment Type: Travel
• Location: Gardner, Massachusetts
• Start Date: December 7, 2026
• Duration: 13 weeks, through March 8, 2027
• Schedule: 36 hours per week; 12-hour day shifts with rotating weekends and holidays
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,520–$1,640

Registered Respiratory Therapist Requirements

• At least 1 year of respiratory therapy experience
• Graduate of a CoARC-approved respiratory therapy program
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential through the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC), or eligibility to obtain it
• Current Massachusetts Respiratory Therapist license
• ACLS, NRP, and PALS certifications, or ability to obtain them within 6 months of hire
• Basic computer skills

Respiratory Therapist Responsibilities

• Assess and reassess patients’ respiratory and cardiopulmonary status, interpret findings, and communicate changes to the care team.
• Develop and adjust respiratory care plans based on patient needs and response to treatment.
• Administer respiratory treatments and oxygen therapy, and provide guidance on cardiopulmonary medications and equipment.
• Set up and monitor mechanical ventilators, including BiPAP and CPAP, to support safe and appropriate therapy.
• Perform arterial blood gas collection, pulse oximetry, pulmonary function testing, and EKGs; assist with flexible fiberoptic bronchoscopy.
• Educate patients and, when appropriate, their support people about conditions, treatments, equipment, and follow-up care.
• Coordinate care with other healthcare professionals, document care and outcomes, and follow applicable protocols, including ventilator-associated pneumonia prevention practices.

Apply now for this travel respiratory therapist opportunity in Gardner, Massachusetts.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.