Travel Respiratory Therapist - Registered RT/RRT American Traveler - 4.0 San Francisco, CA Job Details Contract $2,309.45 a week 2 hours ago Qualifications Inhalation medication administration Arterial blood gas (ABG) sampling RRT NRP Certification PALS Certification BLS Certification Pulmonary critical care Mechanical ventilation monitoring Intubation assistance ACLS Certification Advanced airway management Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machines State-specific respiratory therapist license Bilevel positive airway pressure (BiPAP) machines Patient charting Epic Respiratory diagnostics

RCP License Full Job Description Assignment Overview Shift:

Days, 3x12hrs

Hours:

36 hrs/wk

Start Date:

Oct 19, 2026

Length:

13 weeks

Openings:

1 Description American Traveler is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist for a day-shift adult critical care position requiring CA RRT licensure and ventilator management experience. Details Provides respiratory care across ER, RRT, Code Blue, medical/surgical floors, and ICU settings for adult patients Adult critical care and emergency department work settings Patient ratio of 1:4 Epic charting system experience required Day shift schedule, 3x12-hour shifts, 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM One weekend required per month No on-call requirements Requirements Minimum 2 years of experience as an Adult RRT required unless otherwise noted BLS and ACLS certification required PALS and NRP certification required CA State RRT Licensure required if applicable NBRC certification preferred Prior travel experience preferred Teaching hospital experience preferred Experience with ventilator management including BiPAP, CPAP, and weaning from mechanical ventilation Experience with airway management including intubation assist, extubation, and suctioning Experience with arterial blood gas draws and interpretation Experience caring for patients with ARDS, aspiration, pneumonia, and cystic fibrosis Experience with medication delivery systems including MDI, nebulizers, and aerosol setups Additional Information Perform therapeutic, diagnostic, and emergency respiratory care procedures for patients with respiratory insufficiencies or abnormalities Assess, treat, and evaluate patients while collaborating with physicians and healthcare teams to implement care plans Communicate effectively with patients, families, and support groups to build trust and cooperation First-time travelers will be considered Returning employees must have a minimum 1-year separation before returning as a traveler Maximum of 7 days RTO per contract with only 1 holiday request approved per contract Local candidates accepted at local rate 50-mile radius rule applies Candidates must complete lab work within 3-5 days of contract signing Two supervisor references obtained within the past year required for consideration