Travel Respiratory Therapist - Registered RT/RRT

Travel Respiratory Therapist - Registered RT/RRT American Traveler - 4.0 Largo, FL Job Details Contract $1,512.50 a week 7 hours ago Qualifications RRT Patient assessment BLS Certification Critical & intensive care ACLS Certification Ventilator management Basic life support State-specific respiratory therapist license Critical care experience

Full Job Description Assignment Overview Shift:

Nights, 3x12hrs

Hours:

36 hrs/wk

Start Date:

May 26, 2026

Length:

13 weeks

Openings:

1 Description American Traveler is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with critical care and ventilator management experience for a 13-week night shift travel assignment at a 286-bed acute care hospital in Largo, FL. Details Respiratory Therapy department in a 286-bed acute care hospital Night shift hours: 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM Staff of 21 respiratory therapists; night shift team includes 4 therapists Uses Servo and 840 ventilators Meditech EMR preferred Typical procedures include nebulizer treatments, ABGs from A-lines and via arterial stick, and assisting with intubations and code/rapid response events Float coverage to the HCA FL Largo West campus (psych/rehab department) required Work schedule includes every other weekend and holidays in rotation with hospital employees 13-week assignment Requirements Active RRT credential — license required if applicable Minimum 1 year of recent respiratory therapy experience; allied candidates must have at least 6 months of experience within the last 6 months Critical care skills and ventilator management required Strong patient assessment skills required Current ACLS and BLS certifications required (AHA or ARC accepted; certifications must not expire within the first 30 days of the assignment start) US SSN and date of birth required for consideration Two professional references required (Florida state requirement) No gaps in work history of 90 days or more within the past 12 months Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility; local candidates are not eligible Additional Information Administer nebulizer treatments, obtain ABGs, and actively participate in intubations, code events, and rapid responses Gray scrubs required for Respiratory Therapy staff Candidates who are a strong team player and comfortable with a busy work environment will thrive in this role