Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
Augusta, GA
American Traveler
4x10 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 4x10hrs
• Hours: 40 hrs/wk
• Start Date: May 11, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with 2+ years of experience for a 13-week travel assignment in a pulmonary unit, specializing in advanced bronchoscopy, pulmonary function testing, and ventilator management.

Details

• Pulmonary unit at an HCA Healthcare hospital in Augusta, GA
• Day shift hours: 6:30 AM – 4:30 PM
• Schedule includes some weekends
• Equipment used includes Dräger ventilators, Philips V60 CPAPs, and ArivoO2 high-flow devices
• Procedures include mechanical ventilation, CPAP, ABGs, and high-flow oxygen therapy
• Advanced procedures include diagnostic, interventional, therapeutic, and robotic (ION/Intuitive) bronchoscopy, cryotherapy, cautery, fluoroscopy, stent placement, and fiducial placement
• Pulmonary function testing including CPET, DLCO, and pre/post testing, as well as metabolic cart testing
• Documentation system: Meditech
• 13-week contract

Requirements

• Active RRT credential and license required (license required if applicable)
• Minimum 2 years of recent experience in respiratory therapy
• Active experience within the last 6 months in the role
• ACLS certification required (AHA or ARC accepted); certifications must not expire within the first 30 days of the assignment start
• Proficiency with ventilators, CPAP, ABGs, and high-flow oxygen devices
• Experience with advanced pulmonary procedures including bronchoscopy, pulmonary function testing, and metabolic cart testing
• US SSN and date of birth required for consideration
• Professional reference(s) required for consideration — Florida and Missouri require two; all other states require one
• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility; local candidates are not eligible

Additional Information

• The facility is a 354-bed hospital recognized for its nationally prominent burn center, orthopedic and motion institute, and short-wait emergency services
• The hospital also offers a Digestive Disease Center, Pelvic Health Institute, and Stroke Center
• Staff commonly praise the facility's supportive culture and strong managerial leadership
• Maroon scrubs required; facility scrubs may be available
• No gaps in work history totaling 90 days or more within the past 12 months
• Augusta, GA offers a vibrant downtown, the Augusta Riverwalk with live events and markets, and is home to The Masters golf tournament