Travel Respiratory Therapist Registered Respiratory Therapist Job

Overview

Respiratory Therapist (Registered Respiratory Therapist) position in San Luis Obispo, CA. Start date: 08/17/2026. 8-week travel assignment with guaranteed 40 hours per week. Weekly pay range: $1,959–$2,056. Shift: Day shift, 7:00 AM–7:00 PM. Setting: Short Term Acute Care Hospital. This assignment is travel categorized as a temporary assignment through Healthforce Healthcare LLC.

Key Highlights

• Weekly pay: $1,959–$2,056 per week
• Guaranteed hours: 40 hours per week
• Contract duration: 8 weeks
• Shift: Day shift (7:00 AM–7:00 PM)
• Start date: 08/17/2026
• Setting: Short Term Acute Care Hospital
  
  

Responsibilities

• Provide basic and critical respiratory care services to adult and geriatric patients per physician orders and department policy
• Administer aerosol and oxygen therapy, manage ventilated patients, and perform arterial blood gas sampling per policy
• Document care in the electronic medical record, complete flow sheets, and process charges for each patient
• Assist in department training and supervision of new staff as delegated; monitor and maintain equipment
• Collaborate with nursing and medical teams to assess patient status and adjust therapy as needed; ensure patient safety and infection control
  
  

Requirements

• Education: Graduate of an approved Respiratory Therapy Program
• Licenses/Certifications: NBRC-registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or NBRC-Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT); Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
• Additional certifications: Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) required at time of hire or within 90 days, per policy
• Licensure/credentialing: Preferred Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license; current credentialing appropriate to the state of assignment
• Experience: At least two years of recent respiratory therapy experience; current Epic EMR experience preferred or required
• Ability to work the listed day shift in the specified setting and maintain safe, high-quality patient care
  
  

Benefits and Support

• Dedicated travel healthcare recruiter and 24/7 support during assignment
• Assignment duration of 8 weeks with guaranteed hours
• Epic EMR experience required or training provided
• Credentialing and compliance support to facilitate onboarding
• Ongoing support throughout the assignment, including backfill and back-office coordination
  
  

Find more opportunities

If you’d like to explore other openings, please visit the Healthforce Healthcare LLC careers site: https://healthforce.applytojob.com/apply

Please note: Pay rates and guaranteed hours are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and confirmed hours will be discussed during the hiring process.

About Healthforce

Healthforce is a nationwide travel healthcare staffing agency connecting travel nurses and allied health professionals with high-quality contract assignments across the United States.

We specialize in placing clinicians in travel nursing jobs, allied health travel assignments, and local contract opportunities in hospitals, long-term care facilities, and outpatient settings. Whether you are an experienced traveler or taking your first assignment, Healthforce provides the support and opportunities you need to succeed.

Travel Nursing and Allied Health Opportunities Nationwide

Healthforce partners with healthcare facilities across the country to offer a wide range of opportunities for nurses and allied professionals.

• Travel RN jobs in Med Surg, ICU, ER, LTC, and more
• Allied health travel jobs including CT Tech, Rad Tech, PT, OT, Respiratory, and more
• Local contract and per diem opportunities
• Short-term and 13-week travel assignments
  
  

Our goal is simple: match you with the right assignment, in the right location, at the right pay.

What Makes Healthforce Different

We know that travel healthcare professionals have options. That is why we focus on delivering a better experience at every step of the process.

• Competitive weekly pay packages with transparent breakdowns
• Fast credentialing support to help you get submitted quickly
• Dedicated recruiters who stay with you from submission to start
• 24/7 support while you are on assignment
• Nationwide job access across multiple specialties and care settings
  
  

We do not just place you in a job. We help you build a sustainable travel healthcare career.

Built for Travel Nurses and Allied Professionals

Healthforce is designed around the needs of today’s travel healthcare workforce. We make it easier for clinicians to move quickly, stay informed, and access strong opportunities across the country.

• Quick submissions to open jobs
• Access to multiple job options at once
• Flexible assignment locations
• Ongoing support throughout your contract
  
  

Whether you are searching for your next assignment or planning your first travel job, our team is here to help you move forward with confidence.

Start Your Next Travel Assignment

Healthforce is actively hiring travel nurses and allied healthcare professionals for assignments nationwide.

Apply today to connect with a recruiter and explore current travel nursing and allied health job opportunities.

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