Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist - $1,651 per week

American Traveler; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium health insurance

401(k) match

Housing stipend

Job summary

American Traveler is seeking a travel Registered Respiratory Therapist for a 13-week acute-care hospital assignment in Tallahassee, Florida. The RT will rotate through all inpatient units and two ICUs, handling aerosol treatments, ventilator management, and critical care duties on a 36-hour week with 12-hour day shifts.

Requirements include a minimum of 2 years of experience, active BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NRP certifications, and applicable licensure.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in respiratory therapy.
• Current BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NRP certifications required.
• License required if applicable.
• Competent in critical care and emergency care skill sets.
• No gaps in work history exceeding 90 days within the past 12 months.

Responsibilities

• Rotate through inpatient units and two 10-bed ICUs.
• Perform aerosol treatments and ventilator management.
• Duties include BiPAP/ventilator management and arterial line support as needed.
• Document patient data in Meditech and participate in daily rounding.
• Follow AIDET patient experience guidelines and maintain scrubs as uniform.

Education

RRT Certification

Job description

American Traveler is seeking a travel Registered Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in Tallahassee, Florida.

Job Description & Requirements

American Traveler is seeking a travel Registered Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in Tallahassee, Florida.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Registered Respiratory Therapist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Oct 12, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist for a 13-week acute-care hospital assignment requiring ACLS, BLS, PALS, and NRP certifications.

Details

• 13-week acute-care hospital assignment on a respiratory therapy unit
• 266-bed hospital with 24/7 emergency services
• Rotates through all inpatient units and two 10-bed ICUs
• Uses Puritan Bennett 980 ventilators, Vapotherm, Philips V60+, BiPAP, and Siemens EPOC bedside ABG analyzers
• Performs aerosol treatments, BiPAP management, and ventilator management
• Documents in Meditech
• Shift runs 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
• Minimum of three 12-hour shifts per week with rotating weekends

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of experience required
• Current BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NRP certifications required
• License required if applicable
• Competent in critical care and emergency care skill sets
• No gaps in work history exceeding 90 days within the past 12 months

Additional Information

• Join an RT team of 30 colleagues with varying levels of experience
• Team members work at the top of their license, performing tasks such as intubation, arterial line insertion, and bedside bronchoscopy assist
• Participate in daily interdisciplinary nursing unit rounding
• Follow AIDET patient experience guidelines
• Scrubs required as uniform
• Radius rule requires candidates to live more than 50 miles from the facility; local candidates not accepted

American Traveler Job ID #P-765259. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel Respiratory Therapist - Registered RT/RRT

About American Traveler

With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.

With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.

• premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment
• generous 401(k) match
• substantial housing stipends
• 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians

American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.

With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.