What are the responsibilities and job description for the Travel Respiratory Therapist Registered Respiratory Therapist Job position at Healthforce?
Respiratory Therapist – Registered Respiratory Therapist (Travel) in San Luis Obispo, California. Start date August 3, 2026. 13-week assignment with guaranteed 36 hours per week. Shift: 3x12-hour nights (7:00 PM–7:30 AM) in a short-term acute care setting. This travel opportunity places you in a community coastal city with access to regional amenities and a vibrant outdoor lifestyle.
Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $1,754–$1,807 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 36 per week
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: 3x12-hour night shifts (7:00 PM–7:30 AM)
- Start date: August 3, 2026
- Setting: Short-term acute care, hospital-based respiratory services
Responsibilities
- Assess and document the appropriateness of prescribed respiratory therapies and provide adult and geriatric care per physician orders and department policy
- Administer aerosolized and oxygen therapy, monitor patient response, and maintain EMR documentation and charge records for each patient
- Manage care for ventilated patients, including monitoring and adjustments as needed
- Draw arterial blood gases per policy and physician orders; participate in department record-keeping and training of new staff
- Provide patient and family education on cardio-respiratory disease, rehabilitation, and disease progression; assist in rounds and ensure equipment is functioning properly
- Support in neonatal-related responsibilities as needed, including potential neonatal transports and NICU-related procedures when required
Requirements
- Education: Graduate of an approved Respiratory Therapy Program
- Licenses/ Certifications: Registered Respiratory Therapist (NBRC-RRT) or Certified Respiratory Therapist (NBRC-CRT); Basic Life Support (BLS) required; Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) required at hire or within 90 days; Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required at hire or within 90 days; Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) required at hire or within 90 days
- Experience: Minimum 5 years of critical care experience, with 2–3 years in NICU and neonatal intubation experience; at least 2 years of recent field experience
- Other: Current nursing license per the state of assignment; ability to work in a fast-paced acute care environment
Benefits and Support
- 24/7 recruiter and travel support
- Dedicated support throughout the assignment
- Guaranteed hours
- Extension opportunities
- Nationwide travel assignments
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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
- 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.
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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.
Salary : $1,754 - $1,807