Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - $1,864 per week

American Traveler; Columbus (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium medical, dental, vision, and life insurance starting day one

Generous 401(k) match

Substantial housing stipends

Job summary

American Traveler is hiring a travel Registered Respiratory Therapist for a 14-week assignment in Columbus, Georgia. The position requires trauma experience at a Level 2 trauma center with responsibilities including patient care for a diverse population and managing ventilation and oxygen therapy.

Applicants must hold a current GA RRT license and have active BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications. Benefits include comprehensive health insurance, a 401(k) match, and housing stipends available from day one.

Qualifications

• Current GA RRT license required.
• Active BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications required.
• Minimum 1 year of RRT experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform non-invasive and conventional ventilation.
• Provide aerosol therapy and bedside pulmonary function tests.
• Manage oxygen therapy and arterial blood gases.

Skills

Trauma experience

Pulmonary function testing (spirometry)

BLS certification

ACLS certification

PALS certification

Education

Current GA RRT license

1 year of RRT experience

Tools

Epic

Pyxis

Viasys Vela

GE Carescape

Arterial line insertion

Job description

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

Job Details

• Specialty: Registered Respiratory Therapist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Start Date: 06/22/2026
• Duration: 14 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jun 22, 2026
• Length: 14 weeks
• Openings: 1

Details

American Traveler is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with trauma experience for a day shift position at a Level 2 trauma center and interventional stroke-certified facility in Columbus, GA.

• Level 2 trauma center, interventional stroke-certified facility with a Level 3 NICU that also serves as a regional transport resource
• Primary adult RRT patient population ranging from infants to geriatrics, including pediatric intubated patients
• Performs non-invasive and conventional ventilation, aerosol therapy, bedside pulmonary function tests (spirometry), arterial line insertion, oxygen management, arterial blood gases (ABGs), capillary blood gases, and line draws
• EMR and unit systems include Epic, Pyxis, SBAR, Viasys Vela, GE Carescape, and Viasys Avea
• Day shift: 3x12-hour shifts, 6:30 AM – 7:00 PM
• Every other weekend required
• Floating within the facility and to a sister campus as needed
• No on-call requirements

Requirements

• Current GA RRT license required (license required if applicable)
• Active BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications required
• Minimum 1 year of RRT experience
• Trauma experience required
• Pulmonary function testing (spirometry) experience preferred
• Copies of all required certifications must be provided for consideration

Additional Information

• First-time travelers are accepted for this position
• Local candidates are accepted
• Travelers must have been away from all facilities within this health system for at least 1 full year before returning as a traveler
• Scrub color: Slate Gray
• RTO maximum is 7 days; RTO cannot be requested during the first week of the assignment
• If one or two major holidays fall within the assignment period, travelers are expected to work all of them with no holiday RTO permitted; if three major holidays fall within the assignment period, travelers are expected to work two, with one holiday RTO request eligible for review
• Major holidays include Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving/Black Friday, Christmas Eve/Christmas Day, and New Year's Eve/New Year's Day
• No schedule change requests or alternate shift arrangements are permitted; the posted shift is firm

Benefits

• Premium medical, dental, vision, and life insurance starting day one
• Generous 401(k) match
• Substantial housing stipends

American Traveler Job ID #P-716838. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax‑free stipend amount to be determined.