Travel Respiratory Therapist Registered Respiratory Therapist Job
Respiratory Therapist (Registered Respiratory Therapist) - travel assignment in a surgical center setting located in Tuba City, Arizona, United States. Start date: June 1, 2026. Duration: 13 weeks. Weekly pay: $2,241–$2,335 per week. Guaranteed hours: 0.0. Shift: Days; day or swing shifts as assigned with on-call responsibilities. The role involves 24-hour coverage rotation and occasional overtime as needed.
Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $2,241–$2,335 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 0.0
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: Days; day or swing shifts as assigned with on-call responsibilities; 24-hour coverage rotation
- Start date: 06/01/2026
- Setting: Surgical center environment
Responsibilities
- Administer respiratory therapies per physician orders, including oxygen therapy, humidification, airway clearance, aerosolized medications, and bronchopulmonary hygiene.
- Monitor and manage patients on ventilatory support; assist with ventilator management and weaning as appropriate; respond to respiratory emergencies.
- Perform diagnostic procedures such as bedside assessments and arterial blood gas sampling as directed; interpret findings to guide care.
- Document treatments, monitor patient response, and communicate with physicians and nursing staff to adjust care plans; maintain infection control and safety standards.
- Maintain and calibrate equipment, ensure proper sanitation, restock supplies, and participate in patient education and discharge planning as appropriate.
- Participate in on-call rotations and shift coverage as assigned, contributing to a collaborative, multidisciplinary care team.
Requirements
- Associate degree in respiratory care or equivalent education/certificate.
- Two (2) years of respiratory care experience in a general/acute hospital setting.
- Current, valid Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license from any U.S. state, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a U.S. territory.
- Current, valid Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential.
- Current certifications from the American Heart Association: BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NRP.
- Fingerprinting clearance prior to start; ability to work day or swing shifts with 24-hour coverage rotation.
Benefits and Support
- Housing assistance available; housing application must be submitted 2 weeks prior to start (form uploaded in Medefis).
- Orientation every two weeks to support onboarding and ongoing credentialing.
- Assignment length: 13 weeks with travel-focused support from Healthforce Healthcare LLC.
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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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