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Travel Respiratory Therapist - Registered RT/RRT
Job Description
Full Job Description Assignment Overview Shift:
Days, 3x12hrsHours:
36 hrs/wkStart Date:
Oct 16, 2026Length:
13 weeksOpenings:
1 Description American Traveler is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist with 1-2 years of experience for a 13-week day shift assignment supporting adult respiratory, cardiac, and orthopedic patients. Details Respiratory Therapy unit caring for adult patients with respiratory, cardiac, and orthopedic conditions Floating required to ICU, ED, floors, MS, TELE, DOC, PSYCH, and NICU as applicable 12-hour day shift, 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM, every other weekend rotation 36 hours per week over a 13-week assignment Call and holiday coverage required Uses Epic EMR Requirements Active RRT certification through NBRC or equivalent certifying body BLS certification required 1-2 years of experience required Epic EMR experience required Prior travel assignment experience required NRP certification highly desired License required if applicable Additional Information Deliver respiratory therapy services across a range of adult care areas including ER, ICU, MS, TELE, DOC, and PSYCH Function as part of the unit's rotation pool and may be required to work additional hours as needed All time off requests must be submitted at time of application Local candidates accepted within 75 miles at a lower bill rateCareer Insights for Respiratory Therapist
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What they do
A Respiratory Therapist assists patients who have trouble breathing because of a chronic respiratory illness, trauma, or other conditions. Administers tests to diagnose breathing problems, performs treatments to help patients breathe easier, or sets up breathing equipment such as ventilators. Works closely with physicians and other healthcare workers, and may also assist in providing emergency care to patients suffering from heart attacks, drowning, or shock. Works in hospitals; may also provide care and counseling to patients in their homes.
$71,838 / year median in Connecticut
+16% projected growth