Overview
Respiratory Therapist (Registered Respiratory Therapist) – Saint Helena, CA, United States. Start date 08/24/2026 for 8 weeks. Travel assignment with guaranteed 36 hours per week on a night shift (3x12-hour nights) in a Short Term Acute Care Hospital setting. Weekly pay: $1,957–$2,023 per week.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $1,957–$2,023 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 36 hours per week
- Contract duration: 8 weeks
- Shift: Night shift, 3x12-hour nights
- Start date: 08/24/2026
- Setting: Short Term Acute Care Hospital

Responsibilities
- Administer and document respiratory therapy for adult and geriatric patients per physician orders and department policies
- Provide aerosol and oxygen therapy, ventilator management, and arterial blood gas draws per policy; document treatments and charges
- Maintain patient records and documentation in the electronic medical record system, including flow sheets and charge entries
- Assist in training and supervising new staff as delegated; participate in department operations and safety initiatives
- Collaborate with physicians and the multidisciplinary team to adjust therapy as needed; provide patient education as appropriate
- Ensure compliance with policies, safety standards, and quality metrics; contribute to care plans and discharge planning

Requirements
- Education: Bachelor's degree or equivalent; Master's degree preferred
- Licenses/Certifications: NBRC-RRT or NBRC-CRT credential; Respiratory Care Practitioner license in CA; BLS; ACLS; AHA-ACLS or ARC-ALS (Required)
- Additional certifications: NRP and PALS or PEARS preferred
- Experience/Epic: Minimum 2 years of recent RT experience; Epic EMR experience required
- Other: Current nursing license per the state of assignment; ability to work in a hospital setting; night shift availability

Benefits and Support
- Epic EMR onboarding and ongoing support
- Auto Offer and EPIC backfill processes to facilitate placement
- Assignment onboarding and credential verification support
- Travel coordination and scheduling assistance
- Assignment-specific onboarding and access to resources during the shift

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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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