Travel RRT - $2,446 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel Registered Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in St. Cloud, Minnesota.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Registered Respiratory Therapist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Start Date: 10/26/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 5x8hrs
• Hours: 40 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Oct 26, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with 2+ years of experience and Trauma Level I/II experience for a night shift position at a hospital's respiratory care unit.

Details

• Night shift schedule, alternating 4x8 and 5x8 hour shifts from 18:30-03:00, totaling 72 hours per pay period
• No weekend shifts required
• Works in adult critical care, emergency department, NICU, pediatric critical care, and pediatric settings
• Involved in patient transports and neonatal inter-departmental transports
• Uses medication delivery systems including aerosol setups, nebulizers, and metered dose inhalers
• Administers a range of respiratory medications including bronchodilators, steroids, and Nitric Oxide
• Performs neonatal/pediatric procedures such as CPAP/BiPAP, high-frequency oscillating ventilation, intubation assist, and capillary/umbilical blood gases
• Provides care for patients with ARDS, aspiration, cystic fibrosis, pneumonia, and fresh tracheostomy
• Manages oxygen therapy including ET tube, HFNC, and trach collar
• Performs ventilator management including CPAP, BiPAP, IMV, and weaning from mechanical ventilation
• Uses Epic for charting

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Respiratory Therapist
• NICU/Pediatric RRT experience preferred
• Trauma Level I and Level II experience required
• Teaching hospital experience preferred
• Epic charting experience preferred
• Active RRT license required if applicable (state license pending accepted, must be obtained by start date)
• NBRC RRT certification required
• BLS, ACLS, NRP, and PALS certifications required
• Skilled in airway management including intubation assist, extubation, and oral/nasal suctioning
• Proficient in drawing and interpreting arterial blood gases
• Experience with chest physiotherapy and basic EKG interpretation

Additional Information

• First-time travelers will be considered for this position
• Candidates must reside more than 25 miles from the facility, as local candidates are not accepted
• Former permanent staff must have been separated from the facility for at least 9 months before returning as a traveler
• Maximum of 7 days RTO permitted, with no RTO allowed during the first 2 weeks of the assignment
• All RTO requests must be disclosed and approved prior to assignment start
• Travelers are required to work holidays as needed by the facility
• Dove gray scrub color required
• Provides direct patient care across neonatal, pediatric, and adult critical care populations
• Assists with high-risk deliveries and neonatal transports
• Participates in ventilator management and weaning protocols for a range of respiratory conditions

American Traveler Job ID #P-757603. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel Respiratory Therapist - Registered RT/RRT

About American Traveler

With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.

With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.

American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.

With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.