Respiratory Therapist Float
Marlborough, MA
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 2, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Respiratory Therapist (RRT) Float for a night shift position requiring 2+ years of RRT experience and Level I trauma facility experience.

Details

• Float position requiring coverage across three campuses (Marlborough, University, and Memorial), all within 20 minutes of one another
• Memorial campus includes a NICU, though floating to all campuses is expected
• Night shift schedule (3x12 hours), with varying shift times by campus (approximately 5:45pm-6:15am or 6:45pm-7:15am)
• Every other weekend (EOW) and every other holiday (EOH) schedule
• Union facility with no special scheduling accommodations; must be able to work all 7 days as scheduled
• Union facility with no special scheduling accommodations; must be able to work all 7 days as scheduled
• Works with adult critical care, emergency department, and NICU patient populations
• Performs neonatal/pediatric procedures including CPAP/BiPAP, high frequency ventilation, intubation assist, and neonatal transports
• Manages ventilator care including weaning, troubleshooting alarms, and various ventilation modes

Requirements

• MA state RRT license required in hand
• License required if applicable
• Minimum 2 years of RRT experience required
• Documented acute care/trauma experience required
• Level I trauma facility experience required
• Critical care experience required
• NICU experience preferred
• BLS certification required
• NRP certification preferred
• Proficient in airway management including intubation/extubation assist, suctioning, and tracheostomy care
• Experience with arterial blood gas draws and interpretation
• Experience with chest physiotherapy and various nebulizer treatments
• Experience with medication delivery systems including MDIs and aerosol setups

Additional Information

• Provide respiratory therapy services across adult critical care, emergency department, and NICU settings as needed based on float assignment
• Assist with high-risk deliveries and neonatal transports when applicable
• Participate in ventilator management, weaning, and troubleshooting for patients requiring mechanical ventilation
• Perform chest physiotherapy, pulmonary hygiene, and airway suctioning as part of daily patient care
• Complete required pre-start and orientation modules, with additional annual module completion
• Pass a required Pass/Fail medication exam during orientation
• Local candidates accepted within a 75-mile radius at standard bill rate
• Returning staff must have a 12-month separation from the health system
• Up to 14 days of requested time off may be submitted for review, with no RTO permitted during the first week of the assignment