Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist
Washington, DC
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 10, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with pediatric, NICU, and adult ER & critical care experience for a 13-week day shift travel assignment at a regional medical center.

Details

• Day shift, 3x12-hour shifts per week (36 hours/week)
• Serves a mixed patient population including pediatric, NICU, and adult critical care and emergency patients
• Respiratory care is delivered across all care sites within the facility

Requirements

• Active RRT license required (no pending licenses); license required if applicable
• Current AHA BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of experience in a US hospital setting in a respiratory therapy specialty
• Experience in pediatric, NICU, and adult ER & critical care settings is required
• US Social Security Number required for consideration
• Two manager or supervisor references preferred, verifying experience within the previous 12 months, with at least one from the most recent employer
• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility

Additional Information

• Administers respiratory care per physician prescription, including diagnostic evaluation, patient management, education, rehabilitation, and cardiopulmonary care
• Responsibilities include obtaining and analyzing physiological specimens, interpreting physiologic data, and performing cardiopulmonary tests and studies
• Applies and monitors medical gases, environmental control systems, mechanical ventilatory support, artificial airway care, bronchopulmonary hygiene, and pharmacological agents related to respiratory care
• Provides hemodynamic cardiovascular support and cardiopulmonary rehabilitation
• All certifications must be from the American Heart Association (AHA)