Respiratory Therapist

Prologic Consulting Inc; Rhode Island; On-site; USD 74,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

Kent Hospital, part of Care New England Health System, is seeking a Travel Respiratory Therapist to deliver respiratory care, assist with diagnosis, and support rehabilitation for patients with cardiopulmonary conditions. The role requires clinical expertise and collaborative patient education.

The position is onsite in Providence, RI, with 36 hours per week at a pay rate of $65.52 per hour. Travel experience is preferred and Rhode Island licensure and CRT/RRT certification are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of respiratory therapy experience.
• Current Rhode Island Respiratory Therapist license.
• Current CRT or RRT certification.
• Current BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Perform respiratory treatments according to physician orders.
• Administer aerosol medications and airway clearance treatments.
• Manage natural and artificial airways and ventilators.
• Obtain arterial blood samples for blood gas analysis and interpret results.
• Provide emergency respiratory care including CPR and ventilatory support.
• Educate patients and families about respiratory care.
• Document treatments, medications, and patient responses in medical records.

Skills

Ventilator management

Airway care

Blood gas analysis

Emergency response

Documentation

Job description

Providence, United States | Posted on 10/23/2026

Client: Care New England Health System – Kent Hospital

Location: Providence, Rhode Island 02905

Job ID: CNE-1107|HHC-43723

Employment Type: Contract – Onsite

Pay Rate: $65.52 per hour

Schedule: 3:00 PM – 3:30 AM

Hours: 36 hours per week

Number of Openings: 1

Job Summary

Kent Hospital is seeking an experienced Travel Respiratory Therapist to provide respiratory care and assist with the diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of patients with cardiopulmonary diseases and disorders.

Responsibilities

• Perform respiratory treatments according to physician orders.
• Administer aerosol medications and provide lung expansion and airway clearance treatments.
• Maintain and manage natural and artificial airways.
• Obtain arterial blood samples for blood gas analysis and interpret results.
• Manage, monitor, and assess ventilators.
• Perform nasal, oral, and pharyngeal suctioning.
• Provide emergency respiratory care, including airway management, CPR, and ventilatory support.
• Assist with patient transportation using appropriate respiratory equipment.
• Document treatments, medications, and patient responses in medical records.
• Educate patients and families about respiratory care.
• Assist in training employees and students.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of experience.
• Current Rhode Island Respiratory Therapist license.
• Current CRT or RRT certification.
• Current BLS certification.
• Travel Respiratory Therapist experience is preferred.

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of respiratory therapy experience.
• Current Rhode Island Respiratory Therapist license.
• Current CRT or RRT certification.
• Current BLS certification.
• Ability to provide respiratory treatments, manage ventilators, and respond to respiratory emergencies.
• Travel respiratory therapy experience preferred.