Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist

Exceptional Dental; Canada; Remote; CAD 69,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Travel & accommodations

Insurance coverage

Licensure reimbursement

Referral program

Diverse locations

Flexible assignments

Site visits

Supportive team

Job summary

Northern Medical Connections (NMC) is seeking Registered Respiratory Therapists (RRTs) for travel healthcare opportunities across Canada. Based in Halifax, NMC supports clinicians with competitive pay, travel and accommodations, and comprehensive insurance coverage.

Onboarding requires MRT program completion, CAMRT certification, provincial registration eligibility, BLS, vaccines, and a clean criminal record.

Qualifications

• Authorized to work in Canada.
• Completed recognized MRT program.
• CAMRT Certification.
• Eligibility for provincial registration (NS/PEI/NL etc).
• Willing to travel for work term assignments.
• Clear Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector.
• BLS certification completed in-person.
• Immunizations up to date (MMR, Varicella, Influenza, Covid-19, Polio, Hepatitis B).
• Tdap booster within 10 years.
• TB test or chest x-ray within advised window.
• N95 Mask Fit Test certificate within past 2 years.

Skills

Empathetic

Culturally aware

Team player

Adaptable

Education

MRT program

CAMRT Certification

Provincial registration eligibility

Job description

Northern Medical Connections (NMC) is currently seeking Registered Respiratory Therapists (RRTs) to fill exciting travel healthcare opportunities across Canada!

NMC is a preferred Canadian healthcare staffing agency, proudly based in Kjipuktuk (Halifax), on Mi'kmaq territory. We honour Indigenous lands & communities across Canada. We are all Treaty People.

Unlike many healthcare staffing agencies, NMC was founded by healthcare professionals. We know that exceptional patient care starts with well-supported, empowered clinicians. Our mission is simple: to connect healthcare professionals with important job opportunities across Canada, where they feel valued, safe, and supported.

Who We're Looking For:

• Passionate and driven to excel
• Thrives in fast-paced, dynamic environments
• Eager to elevate your skills
• Make a lasting impact beyond your community
• Confident in tackling new challenges
• Empathetic, culturally aware, and respectful
• A collaborative team player, committed to shared success
• Experience with Indigenous health and wellness practices, including traditional healing and cultural safety, considered a strong asset.

NMC Onboarding Requirements:

• Applicants must be authorized to work in Canada
• Completion of a recognized/accredited MRT program in the relevant discipline.
• CAMRT Certification (national certification exam).
• Eligibility for provincial registration in all regulated provinces, including NS, PEI and NS
• Jurisprudence exam completion for provinces where required (e.g., NS, PEI, NL).
• Willing to travel for work term assignments - flexible contract lengths available
• Clear Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector
• A valid BLS certification completed through an in-person course
• Proof of current immunization for MMR, Varicella, Influenza, Covid 19, Polio and Hepatitis B
• Proof of Tdap booster within the past ten years
• Proof of negative TB skin test within the past ten years or negative chest x-ray within the past five years
• Proof of N95 Mask Fit Test Certificate within the past two years (3M 1870+, 3M 1860, 3M 1860S most commonly accepted)

Why You'll Love Working with NMC:

• Competitive pay with additional perks, including incentives, per diems, and bonuses (varies by location)
• Paid travel and accommodations
• WCB and Professional Liability Insurance are provided
• Reimbursement for nursing licensure fees after successful completion of 6 weeks on contract
• Employee Referral Program
• Explore unique and diverse locations across Canada
• Flexible assignments tailored to your lifestyle
• Conducting facilities site visits prior to assigning nurses to contracts
• Backed by NMC's supportive team every step of the way

NMC is dedicated to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment for the travel nurses, healthcare partners, and communities we serve. Our commitment to inclusion is central to delivering exceptional healthcare staffing services across Canada - we believe that welcoming diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives not only enhances the quality of care we provide, but also strengthens our organization as a whole. We continuously evaluate and improve our policies and practices to uphold these values and ensure that every individual connected to NMC feels respected, supported, and a true sense of belonging.