Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist - $1,511 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel Registered Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in Largo, Florida.

• Specialty: Registered Respiratory Therapist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Mar 16, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with critical care and ventilator management experience for a night shift travel assignment at a hospital-based respiratory therapy unit in Largo, FL.

• Hospital-based respiratory therapy unit (754) located on the first floor of the main building
• 286-bed acute care hospital with an associated psych/rehab campus that serves as a float unit
• Night shift schedule: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM
• Night shift staffing consists of 4 therapists per shift
• Uses Servo and 840 ventilators
• Meditech EMR (preferred)
• Every other weekend work required
• Holidays worked in rotation with hospital staff
• 13-week contract

• Active RRT license and certification required; Florida license required if applicable
• Minimum 1 year of recent respiratory therapy experience
• Active experience within the last 6 months in the specialty required
• Critical care skills and ventilator management required
• Strong patient assessment skills required
• BLS certification required (AHA or ARC accepted); certifications must not expire within the first 30 days of the assignment start
• ACLS required
• Two professional references required for Florida-based candidates
• US SSN and DOB required for consideration
• No gaps in work history of 90 days or more within the past 12 months
• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility; local candidates are not eligible

• Responsibilities include nebulizer treatments, ABG draws from A-lines and via stick, and assisting with intubations, CODE responses, and rapid responses
• Meditech EMR experience and prior ventilator experience are preferred
• Gray scrubs required for Respiratory Therapy staff
• Parking available in the facility garage on the third and fourth floors

American Traveler Job ID #P-680509. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel Respiratory Therapist - Registered RT/RRT

With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.

With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.

American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.

With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.