Registered Respiratory Therapist
Salem, MA
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights
$2,155/weekOverview
- Start Date08/16/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 weeks
- Facility InformationShort Term Acute Care268 beds
- SettingHospital
Pay
Description
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
- Hours: 36 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Aug 16, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with ventilator experience in an acute care setting for a 13-week night shift travel assignment at a 371-bed hospital in Salem, MA.
Details
- Work at a 371-licensed-bed acute care hospital with 220 Med/Surg beds, MICU, ED, Labor and Delivery, and a Level 2B Nursery
- Unit: Respiratory Care
- Night shift hours: 19:00–07:30, straight nights (no rotation)
- Every other weekend (EOW) required
- 36 hours per week
- Staffing on nights consists of 4 Respiratory Therapists
- Day shift staffing includes 1 Charge RT, 2 assigned to a 20-bed ICU, and 2 assigned to Med/Surg floors
- Primary equipment used: PB980 Ventilator and Hamilton T1 Transport Ventilator
- EMR: Epic (charting experience required)
Requirements
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Respiratory Therapy
- RRT certification (NBRC)
- Active, unrestricted Massachusetts Respiratory Therapist license required — no pending licenses accepted
- Minimum 2 years of experience working in one location, or 1–2 years of travel RT experience
- Ventilator experience in an acute care setting required
- Ability to draw arterial blood gases (ABGs)
- BLS certification required — AHA only; no other providers accepted at this facility
- Flu vaccine required; no religious or medical exemptions accepted
- 2 professional references required for consideration
- License required if applicable
Additional Information
- Provide respiratory therapy services across ICU and Med/Surg settings within the hospital
- Timekeeping system: UKG/Kronos
- Candidates with a permanent residence within 60 miles of Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston are considered local and may be subject to an adjusted pay rate
- Please submit any requested time off (RTO) at the time of application
- 13-week contract
Facility
NSMC Salem Hospital
3 nurses recommend working with NSMC Salem Hospital

- Short Term Acute Care
- 268 beds
Employer
American Traveler
70 nurses recommend working with American Traveler
Pros
Kerissa is amazing to work with! She responds to my calls or texts within minutes and has been very helpful. If Kerissa cannot answer my questions herself she will reach out to appropriate department and get back to me quickly. Thanks Kerissa!
Cons
None!
With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.
With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.
American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.
With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.
Salem, MA
About
Best known for the witch trials that took place in 1692, Salem is sure to bewitch you with its seaside charm, its maritime history and spellbinding beauty. Follow the Red Line along the sidewalks to navigate your journey through historic sites, including the Witch Trial Memorial, the Old Burying Point Cemetery and more. Discover serenity by the sea on the beaches of Salem Willows. The Bewitched statue, the Witch Museum and the Witch Dungeon conjure up diverse takes on witchery through history.
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