Travel Respiratory Therapist Registered Respiratory Therapist Job
Respiratory Therapist – Registered Respiratory Therapist, based in Helena, MT, starting 05/24/2026 for 13 weeks. Weekly pay ranges from $2,036 to $2,196 with 36 guaranteed hours per week. Rotating shift (2x3) in an inpatient acute care setting, with responsibilities spanning NICU to ICU and occasional outpatient EKGs.
Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $2,036–$2,196 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 36 hours per week
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: Rotating (2x3)
- Start date: 05/24/2026
- Setting: inpatient acute care environment
Responsibilities
- Deliver respiratory therapies and support to patients across NICU to ICU as assigned, following physician orders
- Manage ventilated patients, administer airway-therapy, bronchodilators, humidification, and secretion clearance
- Monitor patient status, interpret clinical data, and adjust therapy per protocol and orders
- Perform arterial blood gas sampling and analysis; document results and patient response
- Maintain and troubleshoot respiratory equipment; ensure compliance with infection control and safety standards
- Document care in the electronic medical record (Epic) and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams; participate in rounds and contribute to care plans
- Provide outpatient EKGs as needed and respond to respiratory emergencies or code situations
Requirements
- Active Montana license as Respiratory Therapist (RT)
- Credentialed as CRT or RRT
- BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NRP certifications required
- 2+ years of acute care hospital experience
- Proficiency with Epic EMR
- Ability to work across NICU to ICU and inpatient settings; flexible to nights and days
- Prior travel experience preferred
Benefits and Support
- Guaranteed hours
- Weekly pay
- Housing assistance (as available)
- Extension opportunities
- Fast credentialing support
- 24/7 recruiter and travel support
- Nationwide assignments
- Dedicated support throughout the assignment
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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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