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American Traveler

Travel Respiratory Therapist - Registered RT/RRT

Pay: $1,826/wk

Posted: 1 week ago

Location: Shawnee, KS (Onsite)

Last Updated: 1 week ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 9/27/2026

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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.

$67,315 / year median in Kansas

+13% projected growth

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Job Description

Travel Respiratory Therapist - Registered RT/RRT American Traveler - 4.0 Shawnee Mission, KS Job Details Contract $1,825.69 a week 2 hours ago Qualifications Working with respiratory therapy patients RRT State-specific respiratory therapist license

RCP License Full Job Description Assignment Overview Shift:

Nights, 3x12hrs

Hours:

36 hrs/wk

Start Date:

Aug 31, 2026

Length:

13 weeks

Openings:

1 Description American Traveler is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist for a night shift adult care position in Kansas, requiring 2+ years of RT experience Details Adult patient population Night shift schedule 12-hour shifts 36 hours per week 13-week assignment length Requirements Minimum 2 years of Respiratory Therapy experience Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential required Kansas state license required if applicable Credentialing documents due one week before start date Additional Information Provide respiratory therapy services to adult patients Accepts local candidates at the same rate as traveler rate No radius rule applies for eligibility Two weeks notice required prior to assignment end Former permanent employees must be separated for 90 days before returning as a traveler Two doses of

COVID-19

vaccine required or an approved declination