Respiratory Therapist
Butte, MT
Bestica
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus
$2,563/weekOverview
- Start Date11/09/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
- Estimated taxable pay$1,296/week
- Estimated non-taxable stipends$1,267/week
Benefits
- Referral bonus
Description
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🌙 Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) – Travel Contract
📍 Location: Butte, Montana
📅 Start Date: November 9, 2026
📆 Contract: 13 Weeks
🕐 Schedule: 3×12-Hour Night Shifts
⏰ Hours: 36 Hours/Week
🌙 Shift: Nights
👤 Openings: 1
✨ Take Your Respiratory Career to Montana!
Are you an experienced Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) looking for your next travel opportunity? This assignment in Butte, Montana offers a consistent 3×12-hour night schedule, giving you the chance to work in a hospital-based respiratory care environment while enjoying a predictable schedule.
You'll serve as an advanced respiratory care resource while caring for patients with a wide range of cardiopulmonary needs and collaborating closely with physicians, nurses, and other members of the healthcare team.
🌟 Assignment Highlights
- 3×12-hour night shifts
- 36 hours per week
- 13-week travel assignment
- Hospital-based respiratory care setting
- Opportunity to provide advanced-level respiratory care
- Work alongside physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals
- Serve as a clinical resource and mentor to respiratory therapy staff
- Opportunity to participate in quality improvement and patient safety initiatives
- 1 opening available
🫁 What You’ll Do
As an RRT, you'll provide advanced respiratory care focused on diagnosing, evaluating, treating, and managing cardiopulmonary conditions.
Key responsibilities include:
- Perform and interpret respiratory diagnostic testing according to established protocols.
- Obtain and evaluate arterial blood gases (ABGs).
- Initiate respiratory protocols and interventions based on patient assessments.
- Administer respiratory medications safely and evaluate patient response.
- Monitor patients' overall condition and communicate changes with physicians and nursing staff.
- Make appropriate recommendations regarding respiratory patient care.
- Educate patients and families on respiratory health, self-care techniques, and treatment modalities.
- Operate, monitor, and troubleshoot respiratory care equipment.
- Maintain accurate clinical documentation and productivity records.
- Participate in quality improvement, patient safety, and research initiatives.
- Identify potential safety hazards and take appropriate corrective action.
- Act as a resource, consultant, and mentor to other respiratory therapy staff.
- Float to other departments when needed, within your scope of competency and qualifications.
✅ Requirements
Required:
- Graduate of an accredited NBRC-approved Respiratory Therapist program
- Current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential through the National Board for Respiratory Care
- Current Respiratory Therapy license in the state of practice
- BLS / Healthcare Provider Life Support certification
- Strong respiratory care and patient assessment skills
- Ability to perform ABGs and follow established respiratory protocols
- Strong critical-thinking, communication, and documentation skills
💡 Ideal Candidate
This opportunity is a great fit for an RRT who is:
- Confident providing independent respiratory care in a hospital environment
- Comfortable working 12-hour night shifts
- Experienced with respiratory diagnostic procedures and patient assessments
- Skilled in equipment operation and troubleshooting
- Passionate about patient education and quality care
- Comfortable serving as a clinical resource and supporting fellow respiratory therapists
🏔️ Explore Butte, Montana
Take your next assignment to Butte, a historic Montana community surrounded by incredible outdoor scenery. From hiking and fishing to exploring Montana's mountains and wide-open landscapes, you'll have plenty to experience when you're off the clock.
🚨 One Opening Available!
If you're an experienced RRT looking for a 3×12 night-shift travel assignment in Montana, this could be a great opportunity for your next contract.
Reach out today to learn more and get your profile considered!
Employer
Bestica
8 nurses recommend working with Bestica
Pros
Steer clear of Bakersfield. These rates are laughable for the work load. 5k minimum.
Cons
None
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About Butte, MT
As a Travel Respiratory Therapist in Butte, MT here's what you should know:- Slightly lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.
- Average summer highs of 78°F and lows of 45°F.
- Average winter highs of 33°F and lows of 13°F.
- Short term rentals are available and relatively easy to find, especially during the off-peak tourist season.
- Car friendliness is high, as Butte is not heavily congested.
- Public transportation options are limited.
- The population is predominantly Caucasian with a significant Irish influence.
- Common health issues may include altitude-related conditions.
- Butte has a small but active community of travel nurses.
- Plenty of traditional Irish pubs, St.
- Patrick’s Day parade, and the largest Celtic festival in the West.
- Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy hiking and biking trails, and visit attractions like the World Museum of Mining and the Copper King Mansion.
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