Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
Frankfort, KY
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) travel job in Frankfort, KY. 13-week night shift assignment; Kentucky RRT license, ACLS & BLS required. Apply now to join our hospital respiratory care team.

About the Role

Join a dynamic acute care hospital in Frankfort, Kentucky as a hospital Respiratory Therapist (RRT) on a 13-week travel assignment. This travel RT opportunity offers hands-on clinical experience in ED, ICU, NICU, and inpatient units while living in a welcoming community with scenic parks and historic downtown charm.

Job Details

• Assignment Length: 13 weeks (March 16, 2026 – June 15, 2026)
• Location: Frankfort, KY 40601 — Kentucky respiratory therapist jobs / travel RT in Frankfort
• Setting: 174-bed acute care hospital (ED, ICU, NICU, and inpatient beds)
• Shift: 12-hour nights (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM); travel night shift; every other weekend required
• Hours per Week: 36
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,120 – $1,200
• Scheduling: Staff self-schedules in a 4-week system; working every other weekend is required

Job Requirements / Qualifications

• Active Kentucky State Respiratory Therapist License (RRT) — required for hospital respiratory therapist roles
• Minimum 1 year of hospital Respiratory Therapist experience (ED/ICU experience preferred)
• ACLS and BLS certifications required
• NRP certification preferred (can be obtained onsite if not already held)
• Comfortable learning and providing care in the NICU (NICU experience a plus)
• Proficiency with arterial blood gases (ABGs) and clinical respiratory assessments
• Ability to wear any color scrubs except royal blue

Key Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory care for patients across ED, ICU, NICU, and inpatient units as a hospital Respiratory Therapist
• Operate and manage advanced respiratory equipment including Hamilton C-1, BiPAP, Airvo, and Avea ventilators
• Perform and interpret ABGs, airway management, and ventilator adjustments per protocol
• Document patient care accurately using the Meditec system
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams (physicians, nurses, and specialists) to deliver high-quality patient care
• Participate in self-scheduling and work every other weekend as part of the travel RT team
• Maintain compliance with hospital policies, procedures, and respiratory care best practices

This is a great opportunity for a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) seeking travel respiratory therapist assignments or Kentucky respiratory therapist jobs in an acute care setting. Experience the best of Frankfort, KY — riverfront, historic downtown, and a friendly community.

Apply now to join our respiratory care team in Frankfort, KY. Submit your resume and proof of Kentucky RRT licensure to be considered for this travel RT job. Join our healthcare team today!

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