Registered Respiratory Therapist
Bozeman, MT
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jun 8, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with a minimum of 2 years of experience for a 13-week night shift travel assignment at a hospital in Bozeman, MT.

Details

• Night shift schedule with varying weekend shifts
• On-call requirement of 1 shift every 2 weeks
• Provides respiratory care across a multi-generational patient population including neonatal, pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients with cardiopulmonary deficiencies and abnormalities
• Responsibilities include mechanical ventilator management, oxygen therapy, nebulized medication administration, and arterial blood gas sampling
• 36 hours per week

Requirements

• Active Montana RRT license required if applicable
• Current RRT certification through the NBRC
• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Registered Respiratory Therapist
• Current BLS certification (American Heart Association)
• ACLS, PALS, and NRP certifications required within 3 months of start
• Preferred: NBRC Neonatal-Pediatric Specialist (NPS) and/or Adult Critical Care Specialist (ACCS) certification
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs repeatedly and perform physically demanding tasks including prolonged standing, walking, reaching, and pushing/pulling
• Candidates must reside at least 90 miles from the facility to be eligible for this position

Additional Information

• Administer a broad range of respiratory therapy treatments and serve as a training resource and subject matter expert within the respiratory department
• Set up, operate, and monitor mechanical ventilators and associated critical care equipment; perform arterial punctures for blood gas analysis
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate and deliver patient-centered care
• Maintain accurate and thorough documentation in the electronic health record (EMR)
• Develop and deliver patient and family education based on identified learning needs
• Participate in performance improvement and CQI activities relevant to the department
• Candidates will be exposed to bloodborne pathogens, infectious diseases, chemicals, radiation, and emotionally challenging situations inherent to the healthcare environment
• First-time travelers are not explicitly excluded, but candidates should be prepared for a fast-paced and variable hospital environment