Travel Respiratory Therapist - Registered RT/RRT

Travel Respiratory Therapist - Registered RT/RRT

American Traveler

San Francisco, California, United States

Position ID: P-760140

Position status: On Hold

Assignment type: travel

Shift: Days

Length (weeks): 13

Openings: 1

Start date: 2026-11-02T00:00:00.000Z

$2,324.81/week (estimated advertised weekly pay)

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist for a day-shift adult critical care position requiring CA RRT licensure and ventilator management experience.

Details

• Provides respiratory care across ER, RRT, Code Blue, medical/surgical floors, and ICU settings for adult patients
• Adult critical care and emergency department work settings
• Patient ratio of 1:4
• Epic charting system experience required
• Day shift schedule, 3x12-hour shifts, 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM
• One weekend required per month
• No on-call requirements

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of experience as an Adult RRT required unless otherwise noted
• BLS and ACLS certification required
• PALS and NRP certification required
• CA State RRT Licensure required if applicable
• NBRC certification preferred
• Prior travel experience preferred
• Teaching hospital experience preferred
• Experience with ventilator management including BiPAP, CPAP, and weaning from mechanical ventilation
• Experience with airway management including intubation assist, extubation, and suctioning
• Experience with arterial blood gas draws and interpretation
• Experience caring for patients with ARDS, aspiration, pneumonia, and cystic fibrosis
• Experience with medication delivery systems including MDI, nebulizers, and aerosol setups

Additional Information

• Perform therapeutic, diagnostic, and emergency respiratory care procedures for patients with respiratory insufficiencies or abnormalities
• Assess, treat, and evaluate patients while collaborating with physicians and healthcare teams to implement care plans
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and support groups to build trust and cooperation
• First-time travelers will be considered
• Returning employees must have a minimum 1-year separation before returning as a traveler
• Maximum of 7 days RTO per contract with only 1 holiday request approved per contract
• Local candidates accepted at local rate
• 50-mile radius rule applies
• Candidates must complete lab work within 3-5 days of contract signing
• Two supervisor references obtained within the past year required for consideration

Hours per week: 36

Hours per shift: 12