Respiratory Therapist
Red Wing, MN
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Rotating

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Rotating, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 18, 2026
• Length: 12 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Respiratory Therapist with current CRT certification and 1+ years of specialty experience for a 12-week hospital assignment.

Details

• Hospital-based respiratory care unit
• 36 hours per week on a rotating day/night schedule across 3 shifts per week
• Every other or every 3rd weekend rotation (TBD)
• Every 3rd holiday coverage required
• Epic charting system used
• On-site position with no teleworking

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited school of Respiratory Therapy
• National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) required
• Minnesota Respiratory Therapist (RT) license required before first day of employment; license required if applicable
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential required upon hire or within one year of employment
• BLS and ACLS certifications required
• NRP and PALS certifications required where applicable
• Minimum 1 year of experience in the specialty being applied for
• Bachelor's degree in Respiratory Therapy or related healthcare field preferred
• Previous hospital experience preferred
• Additional NBRC specialty credentials preferred
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to function with initiative and independent judgment
• Basic computer literacy required

Additional Information

• Provide assessment, treatment, and monitoring of cardiopulmonary disease across the continuum of care
• Function as part of an interdisciplinary team to coordinate continuity of care
• Quickly and accurately assess patient conditions and communicate changes, diagnostic results, and response to treatment to the care team
• Experience in Emergency Medicine, PCU, Med/Surg, Labor & Delivery, Critical Care, and General Care settings is valued
• COVID vaccination and booster required
• Facility may cancel up to 3 shifts per 13-week assignment due to low census
• Travelers may remain on assignment for up to one calendar year from initial start date, followed by a required break before returning to a new assignment