Job Description & Requirements
American Traveler is seeking a travel Registered Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in Prescott Valley, Arizona.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Registered Respiratory Therapist
- Discipline: Allied Health Professional
- Start Date: 11/30/2026
- Duration: 26 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
- Hours: 36 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Nov 30, 2026
- Length: 26 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist with adult critical care experience for a 26-week night shift acute care assignment.
Details
- Acute care hospital setting within the Respiratory Therapy department
- Covers ER, ICU, CVICU, and general wards with no outpatient services
- Treats adults with some pediatric and infant cases in the ER setting
- Performs 15+ treatments per day
- Duties include ABGs, EKGs, ventilator management, BiPAP, CPAP, and general respiratory therapy work
- Assists with intubation but is not required to intubate independently
- No solo shifts; always works alongside other RTs
- Uses Avea, LTV, and Zoll ventilators, V60, V30, SiPAP, Vapotherm, and Optiflow equipment
- Uses Cerner EMR
- 12-hour night shifts from 1800-0630
- Includes weekend and holiday rotation
- Floating required between East and West campus locations
- Primary need is for Days at West Campus, though working both sites may occur
- No call or standby call requirement
Requirements
- Active RRT or CRT certification
- AHA BLS, ACLS, and PALS certification required
- Minimum 1 year of experience required
- Adult critical care experience with confidence in this setting required
- Active state or compact (NLC) license required for the state of submission; license required if applicable
- Copy of driver's license required for consideration
- Two professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months worked and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years worked, including employment dates and rehire eligibility
Additional Information
- Works under in-house hospitalist or intensivist coverage
- No respiratory manager, supervisor, or lead therapist on site
- Department-specific orientation includes 1 day of general orientation and 3 days in-department
- Dress code requires black scrubs with no logos
- Weekend and holiday coverage required
- First-time travelers may be considered
American Traveler Job ID #P-782243. 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.
- 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.