Travel Respiratory Therapist Registered Respiratory Therapist Job

Overview
Respiratory Therapist (Registered Respiratory Therapist) – Travel - Temporary Assignment
Burlington, Vermont, United States
Start date: 05/11/2026 • Assignment duration: approximately 13–16 weeks • Shift: 3x12-hour nights • Weekly pay: $2,652–$2,798 per week • Guaranteed hours: 0.0
This travel assignment is on a hospital inpatient unit with a focus on adult ICU, ED, and NICU care (Level III NICU required; PICU preferred). As a traveling RRT, you will join a dedicated team delivering critical respiratory care in a teaching environment.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $2,652–$2,798 per week
- Assignment duration: 13–16 weeks (contract Weeks: 16)
- Shift: 3x12-hour nights
- Location: Burlington, VT
- Experience: teaching hospital environment; EPIC EMR experience in the last 2 years
- Licensure: RRT required; CRT not accepted

Responsibilities
- Deliver inpatient respiratory care for adults in ICU and ED, with NICU Level III coverage; PICU is preferred
- Assess, implement, and monitor arterial and venous, airway, and ventilator management; perform airway clearance and bronchodilator therapies
- Administer prescribed therapies, manage ventilator settings, and perform NIV/oxygen therapy as ordered
- Obtain and interpret arterial blood gases; respond to respiratory emergencies and participate in rapid response teams as needed
- Document care in the EMR (Epic) and collaborate with physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary teams on rounds and care plans
- Ensure evidence-based practice, infection control, and patient safety during all respiratory interventions

Requirements
- Licensure: Current RRT, not eligible to be CRT
- Certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP required; NRP required upon submission; NBRC verification
- Experience: Minimum 1 year of relevant experience; prior travel experience preferred
- Specialty requirements: Inpatient RRT care for Adult ICU & ED; NICU Level III required; PICU preferred; NICU levels must be listed on work history
- EMR: Epic experience within the past 2 years is required
- Education: Graduation from an accredited respiratory therapy program
- Other: Ability to work in a teaching hospital environment; comprehensive work history with all specialties documented

Benefits and Support
- Dedicated support throughout the assignment
- 24/7 recruiter and travel support
- Fast credentialing process
- Orientation and onboarding support; bi-weekly orientations on Mondays
- Potential extension opportunities after the initial assignment
- Reliable assignment management and clear communication about credentialing and start dates
- Note: Transportation and local requirements are addressed by the assignment team; please plan accordingly

Find more opportunities
If this position isn’t a fit, you can explore other Respiratory Therapist openings with Healthforce Healthcare LLC by visiting 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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