Travel Respiratory Therapist - $2,184 per week

Slate Healthcare, LLC.; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Every other weekend shifts

Tax-free stipend (provisional)

Job summary

Slate Healthcare, LLC. is seeking a travel Registered Respiratory Therapist in Sacramento, California. You will deliver respiratory care to patients across age groups, focusing on adults and pediatrics in the ED and on the floors, with Telehealth familiarity to support a fast-paced environment.

This 13-week travel role includes 12-hour day shifts and every-other-weekend scheduling. Travel experience is required, along with CA RRT license, BLS, PALS, and Epic EMR experience to ensure high-quality

Qualifications

• 2 years of respiratory care experience.
• CA RRT license required.
• PALS certification required.
• Epic EMR experience required.

Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory care to patients across age groups, primarily adults and pediatrics.
• Collaborate with ED and inpatient teams to ensure patient safety and comfort.

Skills

Respiratory therapy experience

Travel experience

Education

BLS certification

CA RRT license

PALS certification

Tools

Epic EMR

Job description

Slate Healthcare is seeking a travel Registered Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in Sacramento, California.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Registered Respiratory Therapist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Start Date: 11/16/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Description

In this role, you will provide critical respiratory care to patients across various age groups, including infants and geriatrics. You'll work primarily on the adult floors and in the emergency department, ensuring patient comfort and safety through a variety of therapeutic techniques. Your expertise in pediatric care and familiarity with telehealth will be essential as you navigate a busy and dynamic environment. This position includes every other weekend shifts.

Highlights

• Every other weekend shifts, promoting work-life balance.
• Opportunity to make a significant impact on patient care.
• Work primarily in adult and pediatric care settings.

Requirements

• Travel experience required
• 2 years of experience
• BLS certification
• CA RRT license
• Epic EMR experience required
• PALS certification

Slate Healthcare Job ID #8ec069b9-3460-4da9-bd3f-651f2e37ff0d. 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.

About Slate Healthcare

Slate Healthcare is a premier travel healthcare staffing agency, connecting healthcare professionals with thousands of opportunities at top-tier hospitals and facilities across the country.

We’re committed to supporting nurses and allied health professionals in building stable, fulfilling careers—while embracing the freedom and excitement that comes with travel. Our goal is simple: to offer flexibility, competitive pay, and personalized placements that align with each clinician’s lifestyle and career goals.

At Slate, we empower our professionals to choose when and where they work, while ensuring they receive the highest compensation possible—because we believe that exceptional care starts with empowered caregivers.