Travel Respiratory Therapist - Registered RT/RRT

Travel Respiratory Therapist - Registered RT/RRTAmerican TravelerSacramento, California, United StatesPosition ID: P-776466Position status: On HoldAssignment type: travelShift: DaysLength (weeks): 13Openings: 1Start date: 2026-11-16T00:00:00.000Z$2,318.23/week (estimated advertised weekly pay)DescriptionAmerican Traveler is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with pediatric experience and prior travel assignment history for a 13-week day shift contract.DetailsWork primarily on adult telemetry floors, in the Emergency Department, and potentially pediatric floorsED treats critical patients ranging from birth to geriatric ageDay shift schedule, 3x12-hour shifts from 6:45 AM to 7:15 PMEvery other weekend requiredEpic EMR experience requiredRequirementsCurrent BLS and PALS certificationCurrent RRT certification (NBRC and CA state license required if applicable)Minimum 2 years of experience requiredPrior travel assignment experience requiredExperience treating pediatric patients requiredExperience with ventilator management, including BiPAP, CPAP, and SIMVExperience with airway management including intubation assist and extubationExperience performing arterial punctures and interpreting ABGs2 professional references obtained within the past yearAdditional InformationProvide respiratory care across adult critical care, emergency department, and pediatric settingsPerform medication delivery via aerosol, MDI, and nebulizer systemsManage patients with ARDS, aspiration, pneumonia, and fresh tracheostomyExperience with pediatric conditions such as RSV and respiratory distress syndrome preferredExperience with ECMO, bronchoscopy, and cystic fibrosis care preferredPerform patient transport including inter-departmental and ambulance transportMaximum of 7 RTO days per contract, with only 1 holiday request permitted per contractReturning staff must have a one-year separation before returning as a travelerLocal candidates accepted within a 50-mile radius at local rateMust complete required lab work within 3-5 days of contract signing