Overview
Respiratory Therapist (Registered Respiratory Therapist) travel opportunity in Saint Helena, California. This eight-week assignment starts on 08/24/2026 with 36 guaranteed hours per week on a 3x12-day shift (7:00 AM–7:00 PM) at a short-term acute care hospital. Weekly pay ranges from $1,993 to $2,087 per week. The position requires Epic EMR experience and is managed through Healthforce Healthcare LLC.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $1,993–$2,087 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 36 per week
- Contract duration: 8 weeks
- Shift: 3x12-hour days (7:00 AM–7:00 PM)
- Start date: 08/24/2026
- Setting: Short-term acute care hospital
- Epic EMR experience required

Responsibilities
- Administer prescribed respiratory therapies (nebulized medications, oxygen therapy) and monitor patient response; document care in the EMR.
- Provide respiratory care for adult and geriatric patients, including management of ventilatory support as ordered.
- Perform arterial blood gas sampling per policy and physician orders; interpret results and adjust therapy accordingly.
- Maintain and operate ventilator equipment, monitor alarms, and adjust settings as needed; ensure patient safety and comfort.
- Complete documentation for treatments, including flow sheets and charges; contribute to department records and patient care plans.
- Assist in training and supervising new staff and students as delegated; participate in unit-level training and quality improvement initiatives.

Requirements
- Licensure: CA Respiratory Care Practitioner license; NBRC-RRT or NBRC-CRT credential required (as applicable in CA).
- Certifications: BLS required; ACLS required (AHA-ACLS or ARC-ALS); NRP/PALS/PEARS preferred; CPR/BLS as per AH policy; Epic EMR experience required.
- Experience: At least two years of recent experience in the field.
- Education: Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent; Master’s Degree preferred.
- Additional: Current Epic experience is mandatory; ability to work in a high-acuity acute-care setting; ability to work 12-hour shifts.

Benefits and Support
- Dedicated travel support from a healthcare-focused recruiter throughout the assignment
- 24/7 access to travel and clinical support
- Competitive weekly pay and guaranteed hours
- Realistic opportunity for extension or future assignments via the same organization

Find more opportunities
If you’re exploring other travel or permanent opportunities, apply for additional openings available through Healthforce Healthcare LLC at https://healthforce.applytojob.com/apply

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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