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Travel Respiratory Therapist Registered Respiratory Therapist Job

HealthForce Healthcare
San Luis, CA Contractor
POSTED ON 4/6/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/5/2026
Overview

Respiratory Therapist – Registered (RRT) needed for a travel assignment in the home healthcare - hospice setting in San Luis Obispo, CA. Start date: April 27, 2026. Duration: 13 weeks. Shift: Nights, 12-hour shifts (3x12). Weekly pay: $1,804-$1,920. This assignment is with Healthforce Healthcare LLC and is represented by SEIU.

Key Highlights

  • Weekly pay: $1,804-$1,920 per week
  • Contract duration: 13 weeks
  • Shift: Nights, 12-hour shifts (3x12)
  • Start date: April 27, 2026
  • Setting: Home healthcare - hospice (adult and geriatric patients)
  • Location: San Luis Obispo, California
  • Union representation: SEIU

Responsibilities

  • Provide basic and critical respiratory care services for adult and geriatric patients in a home hospice setting
  • Administer prescribed respiratory therapies per physician orders and department policies
  • Monitor patient status and responses; adjust therapies as needed and escalate to the physician when required
  • Complete documentation, electronic medical records, flow sheets, and charges for each patient
  • Work with minimal supervision; supervise others as delegated
  • Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team to coordinate patient care and ensure safety

Requirements

  • Experience delivering respiratory care to adult and geriatric patients
  • Ability to work nights on a 12-hour shift (3x12) and adapt to a home-based care environment
  • Proficiency with electronic medical records and accurate documentation of care and charges
  • Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate within a care team
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently with supervision as delegated and to follow department policies

Benefits and Support

  • 24/7 recruiter and travel support throughout the assignment
  • Dedicated assignment support from the Healthforce team
  • Housing and travel coordination available where applicable
  • Extension opportunities based on performance and business needs
  • Nationwide assignments available
  • Union representation: SEIU

Find more opportunities

If you’d like to explore other openings, visit Healthforce Healthcare LLC at https://healthforce.applytojob.com/apply to view current opportunities and 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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