Overview
Respiratory Therapist – Registered Respiratory Therapist needed for a travel assignment in Burlington, Vermont. Start date 08/13/2026 for 4 weeks, offering $1,862 to $2,006 per week with 0 guaranteed hours. The shift is 3x12 Nights. Work in an inpatient care setting with adult ICU and adult & pediatric general units; emergency department exposure is preferred but not required. BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NRP certifications are required, with RRT credentials and NBRC verification.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $1,862 - $2,006 per week
- Contract duration: 4 weeks
- Shift: 3x12 Nights
- Start date: 08/13/2026
- Inpatient care setting including Adult ICU and General Units; ED exposure may be involved

- Mileage-based pay tiers apply based on distance from home: Local (50 miles or less), Radius (51-100 miles), Travel (101 miles+)

- Extension opportunities may be available based on performance and needs

Responsibilities
- Provide prescribed respiratory care to adult ICU and general inpatient units, including ventilator management, bronchodilator therapy, suctioning, and NIV/Weaning as appropriate
- Monitor patient response, interpret and act on ABG results, and adjust therapies in collaboration with the care team
- Document assessments, treatments, and outcomes accurately in the Epic electronic medical record
- Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other clinicians to develop and implement care plans
- Educate patients and families on respiratory therapies and device use; participate in safety and infection control practices
- Maintain equipment, troubleshoot issues, and ensure availability of supplies; comply with shift schedules, including weekends as needed

Requirements
- Active Registered Respiratory Therapist credential (RRT) and NBRC verification
- Certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP
- Minimum 1 year of respiratory therapy experience
- Epic EMR experience within the past 2 years
- Teaching hospital experience required; prior travel experience preferred
- All specialties worked must be well documented on each employment entry
- Must work effectively in an inpatient care setting; reliable transportation is strongly recommended due to limited public transit in the area
- Public transportation is not accessible; a personal or rental vehicle is advised

Benefits and Support
- 24/7 recruiter and travel support
- Dedicated support throughout the assignment
- Fast credentialing process
- Nationwide assignments
- Extension opportunities
- Housing assistance available (where offered)
- Referral bonus opportunity up to $1,000

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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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