Travel Respiratory Therapist Registered Respiratory Therapist Job
Respiratory Therapist – Registered Respiratory Therapist | Location: Hilo, Hawaii, United States | Start date: 07/13/2026 | Duration: 15 weeks | Weekly pay: $1,839–$1,999 per week | Guaranteed hours: 0 | Shift: Three 12-hour night shifts (1830–0700) | Work setting: inpatient acute care
Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $1,839–$1,999 per week
- Guaranteed hours: None
- Contract duration: 15 weeks
- Shift: Night shifts, three 12-hour shifts per week
- Start date: 07/13/2026
- Location: Hilo, Hawaii
- Work setting: Inpatient acute care
Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive respiratory care to adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients per physician orders
- Manage continuous airway support, including ventilator care and non-invasive ventilation, with ongoing assessment and adjustment as needed
- Perform procedures across airway management, CPR, and overall respiratory care in collaboration with the care team
- Monitor and operate respiratory equipment (ventilators such as V60, ParaPac Transport Vent), along with computerized charting systems and unit supplies
- Coordinate with physicians and nurses to develop and implement treatment plans; document care and updates in patient records
- Educate patients and families on therapy goals, procedures, and safety considerations
Requirements
- Hawaii State Respiratory Therapy License (active) required by start date
- BLS, PALS, and ACLS required
- RRT preferred; NRP preferred
- Minimum 2 years of clinical experience; must be able to care for adult, pediatric, and neonatal populations
- No first assignments
- Proof of Hawaii license and proof of flu vaccination or facility-approved medical or religious exception required prior to contract start
- Must arrive the Thursday before start date to complete employee health clearance
Benefits and Support
- Dedicated recruiter and 24/7 travel support
- Credentialing and onboarding assistance
- 24/7 clinical and operational support during the assignment
- On-time onboarding coordination, including scheduling of employee health clearance
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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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