Travel Respiratory Therapist Registered Respiratory Therapist Job
Respiratory Therapist (Registered) – Templeton, California, United States. Start date: 05/26/2026. This is a 13-week travel assignment with guaranteed hours of 36 per week. Weekly pay ranges from $1,758 to $1,807 per week. Shift: Nights, 3x12-hour shifts. Work setting involves inpatient/acute care respiratory care for adult and geriatric patients. This assignment is represented by SEIU and supported by Healthforce Healthcare LLC.
Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $1,758–$1,807 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 36 hours per week
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: Nights, 3x12-hour shifts
- Start date: 05/26/2026
- Work setting: inpatient/acute care respiratory care
Responsibilities
- Provide basic and critical respiratory care services for adult and geriatric patients per physician orders and department policies.
- Assess and implement respiratory therapies, including oxygen therapy, aerosolized medications, humidification, ventilation support, and airway clearance techniques.
- Monitor patient response, adjust therapies as directed, and maintain patient safety throughout care.
- Document care in the electronic medical record, complete flow sheets, and accurately process charges for each patient.
- Collaborate with physicians and the interdisciplinary team; demonstrate ability to work independently and supervise others as delegated.
- Adhere to department policies and maintain professional standards in all aspects of respiratory care.
Requirements
- Active California Respiratory Therapist license or eligibility for CA licensure; RRT credential preferred or eligible.
- Current BLS certification; ACLS as required by policy.
- Relevant experience providing respiratory care to adults and geriatrics; prior critical care experience is advantageous.
- Proficiency with electronic medical records and clinical documentation; ability to complete documentation accurately and timely.
- Ability to work 12-hour night shifts in a travel assignment; able to meet credentialing and background requirements for assignment.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills; capacity to function with minimal supervision and to supervise others as delegated.
Benefits and Support
- 24/7 recruiter and travel support from Healthforce Healthcare LLC
- Assignment support and credentialing assistance throughout the travel period
- SEIU represented assignment
- Potential for extension opportunities based on performance and department needs
- Comprehensive credentialing coordination to streamline onboarding
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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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