Travel Respiratory Therapist Registered Respiratory Therapist Job
Respiratory Therapist – Registered Respiratory Therapist in San Luis Obispo, CA. This travel assignment begins on 08/17/2026 and runs for 8 weeks. Weekly pay ranges from $2,467 to $2,661 per week. Guaranteed hours: 0.0. Shift: Days, 8-hour shifts (40 hours per week). Work setting: acute-care, inpatient care environment. The role provides basic and critical respiratory care services for adult and geriatric patients, following physician orders and department policies, with documentation in the electronic medical record.
Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $2,467–$2,661 per week
- Contract duration: 8 weeks
- Shift: Days, 8-hour shifts (40 hours per week)
- Start date: 08/17/2026
- Work setting: acute-care, inpatient care environment
- Representation: SEIU
Responsibilities
- Perform basic and critical respiratory care services for adult and geriatric patients as ordered by the physician and per department policies.
- Administer prescribed therapies, monitor patient responses, and adjust care within scope of practice.
- Manage documentation for each patient in the electronic medical record, including flow sheets and charge entries.
- Exercise professional judgment to work with or without supervision as delegated, contributing to patient safety and care quality.
- Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and the broader care team to implement and adjust treatment plans.
Requirements
- Active respiratory therapist license valid in California (state requirements to practice).
- Certification as a respiratory therapist; Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential preferred.
- Experience delivering respiratory care to adult and geriatric patients.
- Proficiency with electronic medical records, documentation, and charge capture.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative inpatient setting and adapt to supervision levels as needed.
Benefits and Support
- 24/7 recruiter and travel support
- Dedicated assignment support throughout the contract
- Fast credentialing and onboarding assistance
- Nationwide travel opportunities
- SEIU represented position
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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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