What are the responsibilities and job description for the Travel Respiratory Therapist - Registered RT/RRT position at American Traveler?
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
- Hours: 36 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Jun 22, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with 2 years of acute care experience for a night shift travel position at a 204-bed acute care hospital in Loxahatchee, FL.
Details
- Work in a Respiratory Therapy unit at a 204-bed acute care medical/surgical hospital specializing in cardiovascular care, neuroscience, oncology, orthopedics, bariatrics, and Women's Services
- Unit has 12 beds with a staff of 5–8, including a director, permanent RRTs, and per diem staff
- Night shift: 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM
- Patient ratios of 1:1 to 2:1
- Equipment includes oxygen cylinders and concentrators, nebulizers, suction machines, and CPAP/BiPAP machines
- EMR system is Meditech; prior Meditech experience is preferred
- 13-week travel assignment
Requirements
- Active RRT credential required; license required if applicable
- Minimum 2 years of recent acute care hospital RRT experience
- Must have active experience within the last 6 months in the role
- Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, and PALS (AHA or ARC accepted; no certifications may expire within the first 30 days of the assignment start)
- NRP required for RRTs caring for neonates
- US SSN and DOB required for consideration — no Canadian SSNs accepted
- Two professional references required (position is in Florida)
- No gaps in work history of 90 days or more in the past 12 months
- Candidates must live more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible; no local candidates accepted
Additional Information
- Provide treatment, care, and evaluation for patients with respiratory insufficiencies including asthma, pneumonia, and emphysema
- Stroke education and experience, as well as NRP certification, are preferred qualifications
- Works within a close-knit, fast-paced team with collaborative physician relationships and an active, patient-focused approach to care
- Gray scrubs required for Respiratory Therapy staff
- First-time travelers are not explicitly noted as accepted or excluded — contact your recruiter for details