Respiratory Therapist - Cardiopulmonary
Hilo, HI
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jun 22, 2026
• Length: 15 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Respiratory Therapist with a minimum of 2 years of experience and an active RRT certification for a 15-week day shift travel assignment at a medical center in Hilo, Hawaii.

Details

• Acute care hospital setting in Hilo, Hawaii
• Respiratory therapy services across adult, pediatric, and neonatal patient populations
• Equipment includes PB 980 and PB 840 ventilators, V60, and Para Pac Transport Vent
• Pyxis medication management system utilized
• Computerized charting system in use
• Day shift hours: 0630–1900
• Three 12-hour shifts per week (36 hours)

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of respiratory therapy experience
• Active RRT certification required
• Current certifications: BLS/BCLS and ACLS, PALS; NRP preferred
• Active State of Hawaii Respiratory Therapist license required by start of assignment; current Hawaii license preferred, but candidates with a submitted application will be considered
• License required if applicable
• Prior completed travel assignment required; first-time travelers will not be considered
• Proof of flu vaccination or a facility-approved medical or religious exception required prior to contract start

Additional Information

• Responsibilities include continuous airway management, invasive and non-invasive ventilator management, physician consulting, CPR, and all aspects of respiratory care
• All travelers must report to Employee Health 48–72 hours prior to their assignment start date; this appointment is scheduled at the Hilo Employee Health office and attendance is mandatory
• Candidates should plan to arrive in Hawaii the Thursday before their Monday start date in order to attend the Employee Health appointment on Friday morning
• COVID-19 vaccination required