Travel Respiratory Therapist Registered Respiratory Therapist Job

Overview Respiratory Therapist, Registered, travel assignment in Middlebury, Vermont, starting 10/12/2026 for 16 weeks, $2,768–$2,885 per week, typically 36 hours per week, on a 12-hour day shift. This hospital-based travel assignment has no guaranteed hours and requires Vermont licensure and NBRC certification. Key Highlights Weekly pay: $2,768–$2,885 per week Contract duration: 16 weeks (travel - temporary assignment) Shift: 12-hour day shifts (3x12s) Start date: 10/12/2026 Location: Middlebury, Vermont; hospital setting NICU experience within the last year required Responsibilities Assess, implement, monitor, and document prescribed respiratory therapies for neonatal, pediatric, and adult patients. Manage ventilator care and ABG interpretation; adjust settings per protocol and physician orders. Perform airway clearance techniques, oxygen therapy, medications administration, and humidification as directed. Monitor patient response, document in the electronic medical record, and communicate changes to the care team. Maintain and calibrate respiratory therapy equipment; ensure accuracy of medication administration within unit protocols. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, participate in rounds, and support NICU/ICU/ED workflows as needed. Requirements Active Vermont state license as a respiratory care practitioner. NBRC certification or registration, or eligibility to take NBRC written exam; NBRC verification required. Certifications: ACLS, BLS, NRP, and PALS current; NRP required upon submission. NICU experience within the last year; ICU/ED experience on the unit is preferred. Minimum 2 years of clinical experience; minimum 2 years in respiratory care specialty. Proficiency with Epic for documentation; ability to work in a fast-paced hospital environment. Willingness to work 12-hour shifts and to align with unit needs and patient care requirements. Benefits and Support Dedicated support throughout the assignment 24/7 recruiter and travel support Potential extension opportunities beyond the initial 16 weeks Access to nationwide assignments through Healthforce Healthcare LLC Fast credentialing support for required certifications and licensure 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Healthforce