Registered Respiratory Therapist
Great Barrington, MA
GHR Healthcare
5x8 hrs
$2,520/weekOverview
- Start Date05/04/2026
- Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
- Duration13 weeks
- SettingHospital
Pay
Description
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) travel assignment in Great Barrington, MA — 13-week hospital role; 5+ years RRT experience, NBRC RRT certification, and an active Massachusetts RRT license required. Join a dedicated Respiratory Therapy team in the scenic Berkshires.
Job Details – Travel Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,030 – $2,190
- Assignment Duration: 13 weeks (May 4, 2026 – August 3, 2026)
- Hours per Week: 40
- Shift Schedule: Varied: Three 8-hour shifts (3:00pm–11:30pm) during the week and one 12-hour shift (7:00am–7:30pm) every other weekend; holiday rotation required
- Employment Type: Travel / Contract
- Setting: Hospital – Respiratory Therapy Unit (hospital respiratory therapist, cardiopulmonary care)
- On-Site: Yes
- Location: Great Barrington, Massachusetts (Southern Berkshires) — Massachusetts respiratory therapy jobs
Job Requirements
- Minimum 5 years of current experience as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
- Active Massachusetts Registered Respiratory Therapist license in good standing
- RRT Certification through the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) required
- Active American Heart Association BLS certification
- Active Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification
- Ability to cross-train in cardiopulmonary diagnostics: EKG, stress tests, Holter/event monitors, EEGs
- Meditech Expanse experience strongly preferred
- Traveler must have reliable vehicle for assignment
- Work History and Skills Checklist current to 1 year (pertinent to RRT position)
- 1 supervisory signed reference from within the past two years
- Permanent address must be included in profile (travelers within 50 miles of facility will not be considered)
Primary Responsibilities
- Provide complex cardiopulmonary care and respiratory therapy treatments per physician orders
- Perform technical respiratory therapy duties in the Respiratory Therapy Unit and across inpatient services
- Cross-train and assist with cardiopulmonary diagnostics (EKG, stress tests, Holter/event monitors, EEGs)
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams (nursing, physicians, cardiology, neuro) to deliver high-quality patient care
- Maintain accurate clinical documentation in the medical record and follow hospital protocols and safety standards
- Participate in holiday rotation and adhere to assigned shift schedules
Why Work in Great Barrington?
Great Barrington, MA, in the heart of the Berkshires, offers outdoor recreation, a vibrant arts scene, and a welcoming community — ideal for travel respiratory therapists seeking both professional growth and quality of life.
How to Apply
If you are an experienced Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) seeking travel RT jobs in Massachusetts, apply now. Please include your up-to-date resume, current licensure information, NBRC RRT documentation, BLS and NRP certifications, and a supervisory reference. Join our healthcare team today!
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