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: Oct 26, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is seeking a Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with 1 year of experience for a night shift position providing critical care and airway management services.
Details
- Provides respiratory services across all patient care areas, including pediatric patients over 13 in the Emergency Department
- Performs bedside bronchoscopy support
- Utilizes specialized equipment including Servo I/U, Hamilton C1, V60, AirSense/AirCurve, INOMax, OptiFlow, Airvo, Micro Max, Panda Warmer, and Boston Scientific Exhault
- 1:1 patient ratio
- Night shift, 3x12-hour schedule (18:45-07:15)
- Every other weekend rotation
Requirements
- RRT certification required
- BLS required, ACLS preferred
- PA state license required in hand prior to start (license required if applicable)
- Minimum 1 year of experience required
- Trauma Level I and II experience preferred
- Experience with ventilator management including BiPAP, CPAP, and weaning from mechanical ventilation
- Skilled in airway management including intubation, extubation, and tracheostomy care
- Proficient in ABG procurement and interpretation
- Experience with oxygen therapy delivery including HFNC and trach collar
Additional Information
- First-time travelers accepted
- RTO requests will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis
- Approximately 4 hours of non-billable orientation modules required prior to start
- Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible
- Former employees must be separated from the health system for at least one year before returning as a traveler
Benefits:
Health Insurance, 401K Plan