Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist - $1,765 per week

American Traveler; Columbus (GA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

American Traveler is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for a travel assignment in Columbus, GA. This night-shift role demands expertise in ventilator management and NICU/trauma center support for a Level 2 facility.

Candidates should have at least 1 year of hospital experience, RRT certification, and BLS/ACLS/PALS; NRP preferred, GA RT license required. 8-week duration with 36 hours/week.

Qualifications

• RRT certification is mandatory.
• Minimum 1 year of hospital experience required.
• Teaching hospital experience preferred.
• BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications required; NRP preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage non-invasive and conventional ventilation and aerosol therapy.
• Perform arterial blood gases and line draws; monitor patient status.
• Provide patient education and support to a diverse population.
• Night shifts: 3x12 hour shifts with nights, 18:30–07:00.

Skills

RRT certification

Night shift adaptability

Ventilation management

Emergency department experience

Tools

Epic

Pyxis

SBAR

Viasys Vela

GE Carescape

Viasys Avea

Job description

American Traveler is seeking a travel Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in Columbus, Georgia.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Respiratory Therapist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Start Date: 10/12/2026
• Duration: 8 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Oct 12, 2026
• Length: 8 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Respiratory Therapist (RRT) for a night shift position at a Level 2 trauma center with interventional stroke certification and a Level 3 NICU, requiring at least 1 year of experience and teaching hospital background.

Details

• Level 2 trauma center with interventional stroke certification and a Level 3 NICU serving as the regional transport resource
• Patient population ranges from infants to geriatrics, primarily adult with pediatric intubated patients
• Manages non-invasive and conventional ventilation, aerosol therapy, bedside pulmonary function tests, arterial line placement, oxygen management, and patient education
• Performs arterial and capillary blood gases and draws from lines
• Uses Epic, Pyxis, SBAR, Viasys Vela, GE Carescape, and Viasys Avea systems
• Night shift, 3x12 hour shifts from 18:30 to 07:00
• Every other weekend required unless otherwise specified
• Floating required within facility and to sister campus as needed
• No on-call requirements

Requirements

• RRT certification required
• BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications required
• NRP certification preferred
• GA state RT license required, or license required if applicable
• Minimum 1 year of experience required
• Teaching hospital experience required