Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
Loxahatchee, FL
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jun 22, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with 2+ years of acute care experience for a night shift travel position at a 204-bed acute care hospital in Loxahatchee, FL.

Details

• Work in a Respiratory Therapy unit at a 204-bed acute care medical/surgical hospital specializing in cardiovascular care, neuroscience, oncology, orthopedics, bariatrics, and Women's Services
• Unit has 12 beds with a staff of 5–8, including a director, permanent RRTs, and per diem staff
• Night shift: 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM
• Patient ratios of 1:1 to 2:1
• Equipment includes oxygen cylinders and concentrators, nebulizers, suction machines, and CPAP/BiPAP machines
• EMR system is Meditech; prior Meditech experience is preferred
• 13-week travel assignment

Requirements

• Active RRT credential required; license required if applicable
• Minimum 2 years of recent acute care hospital RRT experience
• Must have active experience within the last 6 months in the role
• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, and PALS (AHA or ARC accepted; no certifications may expire within the first 30 days of the assignment start)
• NRP required for RRTs caring for neonates
• US SSN and DOB required for consideration — no Canadian SSNs accepted
• Two professional references required (position is in Florida)
• No gaps in work history of 90 days or more in the past 12 months
• Candidates must live more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible; no local candidates accepted

Additional Information

• Provide treatment, care, and evaluation for patients with respiratory insufficiencies including asthma, pneumonia, and emphysema
• Stroke education and experience, as well as NRP certification, are preferred qualifications
• Works within a close-knit, fast-paced team with collaborative physician relationships and an active, patient-focused approach to care
• Gray scrubs required for Respiratory Therapy staff
• First-time travelers are not explicitly noted as accepted or excluded — contact your recruiter for details