Travel Respiratory Therapist Registered Respiratory Therapist Job
Respiratory Therapist (Registered Respiratory Therapist) – Burlington, Vermont, United States. Start date: 05/04/2026. Duration: 32 weeks. Weekly pay: $2,480-$2,653 per week. Guaranteed hours: none. Shift: 3x12 Nights. Setting: inpatient hospital environment with work across critical care units.
Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $2,480–$2,653 per week
- Contract duration: 32 weeks
- Shift: 3x12 Nights
- Start date: 05/04/2026
- Location: Burlington, VT
- Guaranteed hours: none
- No block scheduling required
Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive respiratory care to patients in adult ICU and ED, plus PICU and NICU level III as required
- Manage ventilator support, airway care, and mechanical ventilation adjustments per physician orders and protocol
- Administer inhaled medications, therapies, and secretion clearance techniques; monitor patient response
- Perform blood gas analysis, monitor trends, and adjust treatments in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team
- Document assessments, interventions, and outcomes in the electronic medical record; participate in rounds and care planning
- Ensure patient safety and adherence to infection control standards; travel assignments may involve cross-unit coverage
Requirements
- Current and valid Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential; must be RRT, not CRT
- Active license appropriate to practice in Vermont; NBRC verification required
- Certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NRP required; NRP required upon submission
- Minimum 1 year of relevant experience; prior travel experience preferred
- Epic EMR experience within the past 2 years required
- Teaching hospital experience strongly preferred
- Must be able to list NICU levels in work history; NICU level III experience required
- Weekend availability with scheduling flexibility; weekends as needed, no on-call; travel assignments may include holidays (2 of 4)
Benefits and Support
- 24/7 recruiter and travel support throughout the assignment
- Dedicated assignment support to assist credentialing, scheduling, and onboarding
- Credentialing and onboarding assistance to help maintain smooth start
- Orientation support as part of the transition to the assignment
- Access to resources for cross-unit staffing and workflow integration
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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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