Travel Respiratory Therapist Registered Respiratory Therapist Job
Respiratory Therapist (Registered Respiratory Therapist) travel assignment in a surgery center setting located in Tuba City, Arizona. Start date June 1, 2026 for approximately 13 weeks. Weekly pay range: $2,199 to $2,366. No guaranteed hours. Shift options include Day or Swing shifts as assigned, with 24-hour coverage rotation and weekends/holidays as required. The position requires current licensure and credentials, and involves responsibilities across emergent and routine respiratory care modalities in a surgical setting.
Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $2,199 – $2,366 per week
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: Day or swing shifts as assigned (rotation)
- Start date: 06/01/2026
- Setting: Surgery center
- Housing assistance available; housing application required 2 weeks prior to start
- Orientation every 2 weeks
- On-call responsibilities may apply
Responsibilities
- Provide prescribed respiratory care modalities and interventions for patients in the facility, including emergent and routine respiratory therapies
- Monitor patient response to therapy, adjust treatment under physician orders, and document results
- Operate and troubleshoot respiratory care equipment, including ventilators and related devices
- Assist with airway management and participate in patient rounds related to respiratory status
- Perform diagnostic procedures as appropriate and communicate findings to the care team
- Adhere to infection control practices, patient safety standards, and all applicable policies and procedures
Requirements
- Education: Associate degree in respiratory care or certificate of completion in respiratory care
- Experience: At least two (2) years of respiratory care experience in a general or acute hospital setting
- Licenses and certifications: Current valid Respiratory Care Practitioner license; current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential; current valid BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NRP certifications from the American Heart Association
- Other: Ability to work in a surgery center environment; fingerprinting clearance prior to start; ability to meet orientation and scheduling requirements
- Additional notes: On-call responsibilities as assigned; 24-hour coverage rotation; must maintain all required licenses and certifications
Benefits and Support
- Competitive weekly pay (per week) within the stated range
- Housing assistance available; housing form must be submitted 2 weeks prior to start
- Orientation every 2 weeks to support onboarding and credentialing
- 24/7 recruiter and travel support throughout the assignment
- Dedicated support throughout the assignment and during credentialing
- Opportunity to work in a community with a diverse healthcare team and a broad scope of practice
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