Respiratory Therapist
St Johnsbury, VT
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Oct 26, 2026
• Length: 6 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist for a night shift travel assignment at a rural critical access hospital, requiring RRT credential and the ability to work independently as the sole RT on shift.

Details

• Acute care, critical care, emergency, inpatient, and outpatient respiratory services
• Treats neonatal, pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients
• Performs oxygen therapy, aerosol and humidity therapy, nebulizer treatments, mechanical ventilation, non-invasive ventilation, airway management, chest physiotherapy, arterial blood gas collection, pulmonary function testing, pulse oximetry, and resuscitation support
• Conducts cardiac stress tests, Holter monitoring, ECGs, EEGs, and other cardiopulmonary diagnostics
• Night shift 7p-7a
• 6-week assignment
• Works independently as the sole Respiratory Therapist in the hospital during night shift

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program
• NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential required
• Vermont Respiratory Care Practitioner license required if applicable
• Minimum 1 year of respiratory therapy experience required, 2 years preferred
• Acute care, critical care, and emergency care experience strongly preferred
• Current BLS certification required
• Ability to provide care across all age populations
• Flu vaccination required, no exceptions

Additional Information

• Works as part of a multidisciplinary team including physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals
• Maintains respiratory and diagnostic equipment, ensuring cleanliness, functionality, and stock levels
• Documents treatments, procedures, and patient responses in accordance with hospital policies
• Participates in quality improvement initiatives and maintains compliance with infection control and safety standards
• Located in a rural community; reliable personal transportation is essential as public transportation and rideshare services are not available
• Travelers are responsible for securing their own housing, though local housing resources can be provided