Travel Respiratory Therapist Registered Respiratory Therapist Job
Respiratory Therapist – Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) needed for a travel assignment in Burlington, Vermont. Start date is August 10, 2026, for 13 weeks. Schedule is 3x12-hour night shifts. Weekly pay ranges from $2,242 to $2,377. Employment type is Travel - Temporary Assignment. Setting is inpatient hospital with an Adult ICU and Adult & Pediatric general units; ED experience is preferred but not required. This position does not guarantee hours.
Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $2,242–$2,377 per week
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: 3x12-hour Nights
- Start date: 08/10/2026
- Setting: Inpatient hospital, ICU and general units; ED preferred but not required
- Orientation: Bi-weekly orientations on Mondays; weekends as needed; no on-call; schedule flexibility required
Responsibilities
- Provide respiratory care to adult ICU patients and Adult/Pediatric general units as assigned, including delivery of prescribed therapies, airway clearance, nebulized medications, and ventilator management
- Assess patient response to therapies, adjust plans per protocol, and escalate care as needed in collaboration with physicians and nursing staff
- Monitor and document interventions in the Epic electronic medical record; participate in patient rounds and care planning
- Ensure proper equipment setup, cleaning, infection control, and maintenance of respiratory therapy devices
- Support patient education on treatments and airway management; respond to changes in patient status promptly
Requirements
- Active Respiratory Therapist license with NBRC verification (RRT); will not accept CRT
- Certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP
- Minimum 1 year of RRT experience; prior travel experience preferred; teaching hospital experience required
- Epic EMR experience within the past 2 years (nonnegotiable)
- Ability to work in an inpatient hospital setting (Adult ICU, adult & pediatric general units); ED experience is preferred but not required
Benefits and Support
- Bi-weekly orientation on Mondays
- Dedicated travel recruiter and ongoing assignment support
- Credentialing and onboarding assistance to help you stay compliant
- Ongoing documentation and compliance support throughout the contract
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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.
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