Registered Respiratory Therapist
Worcester, MA
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 9, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) for a high-acuity Level I trauma center night shift position requiring 3+ years of recent critical care experience.

Details

• Night shift schedule, 3x12 hours (18:45-7:15)
• Cross-campus float coverage required between University, Memorial, and Marlborough campuses (Marlborough hours 6-6)
• Every other weekend and holiday required
• Epic charting system used
• High acuity, high volume critical care environment
• Scheduling is based on unit needs; no block schedules accommodated
• Union facility; no special scheduling accommodations, must be able to work all 7 days of the week

Requirements

• Massachusetts RRT license required if applicable
• BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications required
• NRP certification preferred
• Minimum 3 years of recent critical care experience required
• Level I emergency care experience within the last 6 months required
• Previous experience in high acuity, high volume facilities required
• Community hospital experience alone will not be considered
• Epic charting experience preferred

Additional Information

• First-time travelers will be considered if all other requirements are met
• Candidates with prior travel experience must show a pattern of multiple extensions at the same location
• Candidates who have historically completed only single assignments before moving on will not be considered
• Local candidates accepted at the same bill rate within a 75-mile radius
• Returning staff must have a 12-month separation from the health system
• Up to 14 days of RTO may be submitted for review, with no RTO allowed in the first week
• Required to complete a Pass/Fail Tele test during orientation with an 80% passing score and only one attempt allowed
• Required to complete a Pass/Fail Medication exam during orientation
• Pre-start and orientation modules required, with additional annual modules