Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist
Hilo, HI
First Connect Health
3x12 hrs, Days, Nights
Referral Bonus

Respiratory Therapist (RRT) – Day & Night Shifts

Order ID: 301844
Location: Hilo, HI 96720
Assignment Start Date: January 4, 2027
Duration: 15 weeks
Openings: 2
Experience Required: Minimum 2 years of respiratory therapy experience. First-time travelers are not accepted.

Shift & Schedule

• 3×12-hour shifts per week.
• 36 hours per week.
• Day shift: 6:30 AM – 7:00 PM.
• Night shift: Availability to be confirmed; the requisition lists only the day shift.
• No guarantee of hours.
• Holiday coverage required.

Responsibilities

• Provide continuous airway management and respiratory support.
• Manage invasive and non-invasive ventilators.
• Provide respiratory care to adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients.
• Perform CPR and respond to respiratory emergencies.
• Consult and collaborate with physicians regarding patient respiratory needs.
• Deliver all aspects of respiratory therapy in accordance with clinical protocols.
• Document patient care using the facility's electronic charting system.

Equipment & Technology

• EPIC EMR.
• Puritan Bennett 980 and 840 ventilators.
• V60 ventilator.
• Para PAC transport ventilator.
• Pyxis medication management system.

Requirements & Certifications

• Minimum 2 years of respiratory therapy experience.
• Experience caring for adult, pediatric, and neonatal populations.
• Active Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential.
• Active Hawaii Respiratory Therapist license required by the assignment start date.
• BLS and ACLS required.
• PALS required.
• NRP preferred.
• First-time travelers are not accepted.

Ideal Candidate: An experienced RRT with strong ventilator and airway management skills across adult, pediatric, and neonatal populations, who can work the required shift and complete Hawaii licensing and pre-employment requirements on time.