Overview
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) – Inpatient care
Location: Burlington, Vermont, United States
Start date: 08/13/2026
Duration: 4 weeks
Shift: 3x12 Nights
Weekly pay: 2,029 to 2,076 per week
Guaranteed hours: None
Setting: Travel assignment in a teaching hospital environment

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: 2,029–2,076 per week
- Contract duration: 4 weeks
- Shift: 3x12 Night shifts
- Start date: 08/13/2026
- Setting: Inpatient hospital with adult ICU/ED and general pediatric exposure
- Onboarding: Bi-weekly orientations on Mondays; no block scheduling

Responsibilities
- Provide inpatient respiratory care for adult inpatients, including ICU and ED, and general pediatric patients (no NICU/PICU) per physician orders and clinical protocols
- Manage and troubleshoot mechanical ventilation, including ventilator settings, alarms, and weaning as appropriate
- Administer prescribed therapies (nebulized meds, bronchodilators, humidification, chest PT) and perform airway clearance techniques
- Assess patient response to therapy, document findings, and adjust treatments in collaboration with the care team
- Perform arterial blood gas draws and processing as ordered; monitor patient status and escalate concerns promptly
- Document care in Epic and maintain complete, accurate patient records; participate in interdisciplinary rounds
- Abide by policy requirements: weekend coverage as needed, no on-call, maintain schedule flexibility, and ensure all prior employment entries are well documented

Requirements
- Active Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential; CRT not accepted
- Certifications: AHA BLS, AHA ACLS, AHA PALS; NBRC verification; NRP
- Minimum 1 year of inpatient experience in adult inpatient, ICU, ED, and general pediatric settings; no NICU/PICU required
- Teaching hospital experience is required
- Epic experience within the past 2 years is required
- Prior travel experience is preferred
- All prior employment specialties and workplaces must be clearly documented in each entry

Benefits and Support
- 4-week contract with potential for extension
- Weekly pay of 2,029–2,076 per week
- Scheduling notes: weekends as needed; no block schedules; bi-weekly orientation on Mondays
- Assignment support from Healthforce Healthcare LLC throughout the travel period

Find more opportunities
If this position isn’t a perfect match, you can explore other Respiratory Therapist openings and travel opportunities at Healthforce Healthcare LLC: https://healthforce.applytojob.com/apply

PAY DISCLAIMER
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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