Overview
Respiratory Therapist (Registered Respiratory Therapist) | Clearlake, CA | Travel - Temporary Assignment
Start Date: 09/14/2026 | Duration: 13 weeks | Weekly pay: $1,967–$1,999 per week | Guaranteed hours: 36/week | Shift: 3x12 nights | Setting: Critical Access Hospital
This travel assignment requires a skilled RRT to provide medically necessary respiratory care for adult and geriatric patients, including document and billing responsibilities, in a high‑acuity setting with nursing and therapy teamwork.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $1,967–$1,999 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 36 per week
- Contract length: 13 weeks
- Shift: Night shifts, 3x12 hours
- Location: Clearlake, CA
- Setting: Critical Access Hospital travel assignment

Responsibilities
- Provide basic and critical respiratory care services to adult and geriatric patients as ordered by the physician and per department policies.
- Assess, monitor, and document patients’ respiratory status; adjust therapy as clinically indicated.
- Administer prescribed treatments and therapies (e.g., ventilator management, inhalation therapies, airway clearance techniques) and perform related procedures.
- Maintain accurate electronic medical records, flow sheets, and charges for each patient; ensure timely and compliant documentation.
- Collaborate with the care team, including physicians, nurses, and other therapists; supervise assigned personnel as delegated.
- Ensure equipment is properly cleaned, calibrated, and functioning; respond to code events and participate in resuscitation as needed.

Requirements
- Licenses/Certifications: Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential and Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license required
- Certifications: CPR/BLS required; NRP required; PALS required; ACLS required; PEARS preferred
- Education: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent preferred; Master’s degree preferred
- Experience: At least two years of recent field experience preferred; strong neonatal and pediatric experience with EKGs and ABGs is desirable
- Licensure and work eligibility: Current licensure in the state of assignment; ability to work in the listed setting
- Additional: Vaccination may be required as a condition of employment; organization participates in E-Verify

Benefits and Support
- Guaranteed hours: 36 per week
- 13-week travel assignment
- Night shift schedule: 3x12-hour shifts
- Professional development and credential maintenance support as applicable
- Assignment‑specific logistics coordinated by Healthforce Healthcare LLC

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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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