What are the responsibilities and job description for the Travel Respiratory Therapist Registered Respiratory Therapist Job position at Healthforce?
Respiratory Therapist (Registered Respiratory Therapist) operating as a travel assignment in a hospital setting. Location: Bethel, Alaska. Start date: May 19, 2026. Duration: 26 weeks. Weekly pay: $1,850–$1,929 per week. Guaranteed hours: none. Shift: 32 hours per week. This role delivers full cardiopulmonary services across all ages, with focus on patient rights and dignity and collaboration in care planning.
Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $1,850–$1,929 per week
- Shift: 32 hours per week
- Contract duration: 26 weeks
- Start date: May 19, 2026
- Setting: hospital-based travel assignment in Bethel, AK
- Assignment focus: provision of comprehensive respiratory care in a multidisciplinary environment
Responsibilities
- Provide full scope of cardiopulmonary services to patients of all ages per physician orders and departmental policies.
- Operate and manage adult, pediatric, and infant ventilators; assist with airway management, suctioning, CPR, and ventilator weaning as appropriate; procure and analyze ABGs; perform chest physiotherapy and PFT testing.
- Administer respiratory therapy medications and delivery methods, documenting therapies accurately and timely.
- Interpret orders, communicate clearly with physicians, managers, clients, and the patient, and utilize interpreters when needed; assist in problem solving across patient care.
- Ensure patient rights and dignity are respected; maintain safety, infection control, and quality documentation; contribute to ongoing improvement of procedures and manuals as needed.
Requirements
- Education: Graduate of an AMA-accredited Respiratory Therapy program with AS degree, or equivalent approved by the NBRC.
- Experience: Minimum of one year of clinical respiratory care experience in hospital patients.
- Licensure/Certification: NBRC credentials (CRTT, CRT, RT, or RRT) and processes to verify credentials; BLS required; ACLS and PALS encouraged.
- Skills: Ability to read and interpret physician orders, understand technical manuals, document therapies, and communicate effectively with a broad range of stakeholders; ability to use interpreters when necessary; strong mathematical, clinical, and documentation skills.
- Vaccination and compliance: Proof of completed COVID-19 vaccination required for travel assignments.
- General: Eligible to work in the United States; ability to work in a busy hospital setting and adapt to a travel assignment environment.
Benefits and Support
- Dedicated travel recruiter and ongoing assignment support
- Credentialing and onboarding assistance to streamline start
- Administrative and payroll support throughout the assignment
- Compliance guidance and access to available resources during the contract
- Safety and clinical support available as needed during the assignment
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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.
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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
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- 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.
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Apply today to connect with a recruiter and explore current travel nursing and allied health job opportunities.
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Salary : $1,850 - $1,929