Overview
Respiratory Therapist – Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) travel assignment in Burlington, Vermont. Start date: 10/05/2026 for a 26-week assignment. Weekly pay range: $2,624–$2,786 per week. Guaranteed hours: not guaranteed. Shift: 12-hour day shifts, 3x12s. Setting: inpatient hospital-based care. This travel opportunity is managed by Healthforce Healthcare LLC.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay range: $2,624–$2,786 per week
- Contract duration: 26 weeks
- Shift: 12-hour day shifts, 3x12s per week
- Start date: 10/05/2026
- Travel distance tier pay: rates based on mileage (Travel 101 miles+, Radius 51–100 miles, Local 50 miles or less)
- Holidays: must work 2 of the 4 holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas, Christmas Eve, New Year’s Day)
- Clinical scope: RRT in inpatient settings with Adult ICU, PICU, and NICU Level III requirements; teaching hospital experience preferred
- Scheduling notes: weekends as needed, no on-call; schedule flexibility is required

Responsibilities
- Deliver comprehensive respiratory care to critically ill patients in the ICU, including adults, PICU, and NICU Level III units
- Manage ventilator support, airway care, airway clearance therapies, inhaled medications, and weaning protocols
- Monitor patient response to therapies, adjust treatments as directed, and document findings promptly
- Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to develop and implement care plans; respond to respiratory crises as needed
- Document all interventions in the EMR (Epic) and maintain accurate, complete patient records
- Adhere to facility policies, safety, and infection control protocols; participate in rounding and family communications as assigned

Requirements
- Active Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential with NBRC verification; CRT not accepted
- BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NRP required (NRP required upon submission)
- Minimum 1 year of professional experience in respiratory care
- Inpatient experience in Adult ICU, PICU, and NICU Level III settings; teaching hospital experience preferred
- Epic EMR experience within the past 2 years is required
- Prior travel experience is preferred; all employment history details (facility type, bed count, EMR) should be well documented
- Reliable transportation is recommended due to limited public transportation options in the area

Benefits and Support
- Weekly pay range: $2,624–$2,786
- 26-week contract with travel-focused assignment support
- Bi-weekly orientation on Mondays to align onboarding and workflows
- Dedicated recruiter and travel support throughout the assignment
- Access to credentialing and EMR-related resources as part of the assignment process
- Transportation considerations noted for planning purposes

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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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