Travel Respiratory Therapist Registered Respiratory Therapist Job

Overview
Respiratory Therapist (Registered Respiratory Therapist) – Burlington, VT – Travel assignment starting 07/13/2026 for approximately 13 weeks, 3x12-hour night shifts. Weekly pay: $2,334-$2,542. Guaranteed hours: not guaranteed. Work in an inpatient acute care setting with teaching hospital experience preferred.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $2,334–$2,542 per week
- Contract duration: 13 weeks (with potential extension to 16 weeks)
- Shift: 3x12-hour nights
- Start date: 07/13/2026
- Setting: inpatient acute care with teaching-hospital experience preferred
- No guaranteed hours; schedule flexibility required

Responsibilities
- Deliver prescribed respiratory therapies across NICU, PICU, adult ICU, and general inpatient units as needed.
- Manage ventilated patients, including initiation, adjustment, and weaning of mechanical ventilation; perform airway management and clearance procedures.
- Assess respiratory status, document findings, and respond to changes in patient condition; interpret arterial blood gases as indicated.
- Administer medications via inhalation routes; troubleshoot and maintain respiratory equipment; ensure infection control and patient safety.
- Document care thoroughly in the electronic medical record and participate in rounds with the multidisciplinary team.

Requirements
- Active Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential; must be RRT, not CRT
- NBRC verification required
- Certifications: ACLS, BLS, PALS, NRP
- Minimum 1 year of respiratory therapy experience; prior travel experience preferred
- Teaching-hospital setting experience required; Epic experience within the past 2 years is nonnegotiable
- Ability to work a flexible schedule with weekends as needed; no block schedules
- Reliable transportation is strongly recommended

Benefits and Support
- 24/7 recruiter and travel support
- Bi-weekly orientations (next available start date noted in scheduling)
- Dedicated assignment support throughout the contract
- Comprehensive credentialing coordination and ongoing workforce support

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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.

About Healthforce

Healthforce is a nationwide travel healthcare staffing agency connecting travel nurses and allied health professionals with high-quality contract assignments across the United States.

We specialize in placing clinicians in travel nursing jobs , allied health travel assignments , and local contract opportunities in hospitals, long-term care facilities, and outpatient settings. Whether you are an experienced traveler or taking your first assignment, Healthforce provides the support and opportunities you need to succeed.

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