Travel Respiratory Therapist ICU/ER - $1,930 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel Registered Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in Albany, Georgia.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Registered Respiratory Therapist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Start Date: 07/06/2026
• Duration: 17 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jul 6, 2026
• Length: 17 weeks
• Openings: 2

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with critical care experience and at least one prior travel contract for a 17-week night shift assignment at an acute care hospital in Albany, GA.

Details

• Acute care hospital setting with a respiratory therapy department serving adult, pediatric, and neonatal populations
• Adult therapists cover a range of patients from pediatric to adult; NICU RTs operate under a separate nursing manager
• Average caseload of 13–15 patients per shift with approximately 550 treatment minutes per shift (avg. 15 min per treatment)
• ICU therapists manage up to 4 airways per shift (vents, heated aerosol trach off vent, etc.)
• Equipment includes Servo vents (U and I models) and Vapotherm devices
• Charting via MEDITECH
• Night shift, 12-hour shifts (7p–7a), with clock-in window of 6:38–6:46 PM
• Staffing is team-based: Monday–Thursday team or Friday–Sunday team
• Holiday rotation shared with permanent staff; every other holiday may be required
• No on-call or floating requirements

Requirements

• RRT credential required
• Georgia state RT license required if applicable
• Minimum 2 years of respiratory therapy experience in a facility with 300+ beds
• Minimum 2 years of critical care (ICU) experience required
• At least one prior travel contract required
• Must be comfortable with and experienced in intubating patients, as RTs serve as first responders for intubation
• Must be experienced with high-volume, heavy workloads
• Must be proficient with mechanical ventilators and vent management
• Current certifications required: BLS, ACLS, and PALS
• NRP required if assigned to NICU
• Driver's license required for consideration

Additional Information

• Respiratory therapist responsibilities include nebulizer treatments, airway management, Vapotherm, BiPAP, CPAP, mechanical ventilation, ABG collection, bedside PFTs, and CPT
• ICU RTs are expected to place A-lines, manage blood gases, perform intubations, and conduct bronchoscopies; training on A-lines will be provided
• Therapists must be confident making vent management suggestions and identifying and responding to critical ABG values
• Common patient diagnoses include COPD, CHF, pneumonia, respiratory failure, ARDS, and cancer
• In-house hospitalist/intensivist (MD or NP) coverage 24/7; pharmacy available 24/7
• Orientation consists of one week of hospital and charting orientation followed by a progressive treatment load ramp-up; ICU assignments include an additional week of orientation
• Approximately 10–11 therapists on shift per night depending on unit needs
• Scrub color: ceil blue; only ceil blue jackets permitted
• Candidates who have been employed by the facility within the last 12 months are not eligible
• Candidates must reside more than 75 miles from the facility to be eligible for placement
• Any time-off requests must be disclosed prior to the start of the assignment

American Traveler Job ID #P-720351. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel Respiratory Therapist

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.