Travel Respiratory Therapist Registered Respiratory Therapist Job
Respiratory Therapist (Registered Respiratory Therapist) travel assignment in Burlington, Vermont, United States. Start date 05/04/2026 for 13 weeks with a weekly pay range of $2,479–$2,519. This 3x12 Night shift places you in an inpatient acute care, teaching-hospital environment. The assignment requires an active RRT license and Epic EMR experience, with specific adult inpatient ICU/ED and general pediatric exposure.
Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $2,479–$2,519 per week
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: 3x12 Night shifts
- Start date: 05/04/2026
- Inpatient acute care with teaching-hospital expectations; Epic EMR experience within the past 2 years
- Holidays and weekends: must work 2 of the 4 holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas, Christmas Eve, New Year’s Day); weekends as needed; schedule flexibility required
Responsibilities
- Deliver prescribed respiratory care to adult inpatients, including adult ICU and adult ED cases, with general pediatric responsibilities; no NICU or PICU requirements
- Manage ventilator support, airway management, aerosolized medications, NIV/CPAP therapy, oxygen therapy, and airway clearance techniques
- Monitor patient status, collect and interpret arterial blood gases, adjust therapies per orders and protocol
- Document care thoroughly in the Epic EMR; ensure all patient encounters accurately reflect scope and specialties
- Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and the broader multidisciplinary team; participate in rounds and contribute to a teaching-hospital environment
- Maintain and troubleshoot respiratory equipment; uphold infection control and safety standards; respond to respiratory emergencies as needed
- Adhere to scheduling constraints (no blocks); maintain professional documentation of work history and roles
Requirements
- Active Respiratory Therapist (RRT) license; CRT not accepted
- NBRC verification; BLS, ACLS, PALS; NRP certifications
- Minimum 1 year of adult inpatient ICU/ED experience and general pediatric experience; NICU/PICU not required
- Epic EMR experience within the past 2 years (nonnegotiable)
- Prior travel experience preferred; teaching-hospital experience required
- Ability to work 12-hour night shifts; weekends and 2 of the 4 holidays; reliable transportation is required due to limited public transit
Benefits and Support
- Bi-weekly orientations on Mondays
- Dedicated assignment support throughout the travel period
- Onboarding and EMR training aligned with Epic systems
- Ongoing recruiter and travel support to assist with scheduling and logistics
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