Travel Respiratory Therapist Registered Respiratory Therapist Job

Overview
Respiratory Therapist (Registered Respiratory Therapist) travel assignment available in Middlebury, VT. Start date: 10/12/2026 for 16 weeks. Weekly pay: $2,796–$2,920 per week. Shift: 12-hour nights (3x12 schedule). Setting: hospital-based respiratory care coverage with 36 hours per week typical, but hours are not guaranteed. This assignment is managed by Healthforce Healthcare LLC.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $2,796–$2,920 per week
- Contract duration: 16 weeks
- Shift: 12-hour nights (3x12)
- Location: Middlebury, VT
- Travel assignment in a hospital setting
- Potential for extension based on unit needs

Responsibilities
- Deliver comprehensive respiratory care to neonatal, pediatric, and adult patients per physician orders, including ventilator management and airway therapies.
- Administer inhaled medications, perform aerosolized treatments, and conduct necessary airway clearance techniques.
- Conduct diagnostic testing and monitoring (e.g., arterial blood gases, ventilator status, monitors) and adjust therapy as appropriate.
- Document care and outcomes in the electronic medical record (Epic) and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on patient care plans.
- Maintain equipment, ensure infection control practices, and participate in unit-specific quality and safety initiatives.

Requirements
- Vermont state licensure as a Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) or eligibility; NBRC verification required.
- Certification: Certified or Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT/CRT) or eligible to take NBRC written examination; NBRC verification required.
- Required certifications: ACLS, BLS, NRP, and PALS.
- NICU experience within the last year; patient population across age groups including ICU and ED settings.
- Epic EMR experience within the past 2 years.
- Minimum 2 years of clinical experience, with at least 2 years in the specialty area.
- Ability to work 12-hour night shifts and participate in a travel assignment with 2 out of 4 holiday coverage as scheduled.

Benefits and Support
- Bi-weekly orientations to align with unit needs
- 16-week travel assignment with potential for extension
- On-going support from a dedicated travel recruiter and assignment team
- Credentialing and compliance assistance, including NBRC verification and state licensure processes
- EMR training and ongoing system support (Epic)

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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.