Travel Respiratory Therapist - $2,561 per week

Bestica Inc.; Butte (MT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Referral bonus

Job summary

Bestica is seeking a travel Registered Respiratory Therapist for a 13-week assignment in Butte, Montana. The role offers a consistent 3×12-hour night schedule in a hospital-based respiratory care setting, with 36 hours per week and opportunities to provide advanced-level care alongside doctors and nurses.

You will diagnose, treat, and manage cardiopulmonary conditions, perform ABGs, and educate patients while contributing to quality improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an NBRC-approved Respiratory Therapist program.
• Current RRT credential through the National Board for Respiratory Care.
• Current Respiratory Therapy license in the state of practice.
• BLS / Healthcare Provider Life Support certification.
• Strong respiratory care and patient assessment skills.
• Ability to perform ABGs and follow established respiratory protocols.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced respiratory care focused on diagnosing, evaluating, treating, and managing cardiopulmonary conditions.
• Perform and interpret arterial blood gases (ABGs).
• Initiate respiratory protocols and interventions based on patient assessments.
• Administer respiratory medications safely and evaluate patient response.
• Monitor patients' condition and communicate changes with physicians and nursing staff.
• Educate patients and families on respiratory health and self-care techniques.
• Operate, monitor, and troubleshoot respiratory care equipment.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and productivity records.
• Participate in quality improvement, patient safety, and research initiatives.
• Identify potential safety hazards and take corrective action.
• Act as a resource, consultant, and mentor to respiratory therapy staff.

Skills

Critical thinking

Communication

Documentation

Education

NBRC-approved Respiratory Therapist program

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Respiratory Therapy license

Job description

Job Description & Requirements

Bestica is seeking a travel Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in Butte, Montana.

• Specialty: Respiratory Therapist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Start Date: 11/09/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

37737095

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) – Travel Contract

Location: Butte, Montana. Start Date: November 9, 2026. Contract: 13 Weeks. Schedule: 3×12-Hour Night Shifts. Hours: 36 Hours/Week. Shift: Nights. Openings: 1

Take Your Respiratory Career to Montana!

Are you an experienced Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) looking for your next travel opportunity? This assignment in Butte, Montana offers a consistent 3×12-hour night schedule, giving you the chance to work in a hospital-based respiratory care environment while enjoying a predictable schedule.

Assignment Highlights

• 3×12-hour night shifts
• 36 hours per week
• 13-week travel assignment
• Hospital-based respiratory care setting
• Opportunity to provide advanced-level respiratory care
• Work alongside physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals
• Serve as a clinical resource and mentor to respiratory therapy staff
• Opportunity to participate in quality improvement and patient safety initiatives
• 1 opening available

What You’ll Do

As an RRT, you’ll provide advanced respiratory care focused on diagnosing, evaluating, treating, and managing cardiopulmonary conditions.

• Perform and interpret respiratory diagnostic testing according to established protocols.
• Obtain and evaluate arterial blood gases (ABGs).
• Initiate respiratory protocols and interventions based on patient assessments.
• Administer respiratory medications safely and evaluate patient response.
• Monitor patients' overall condition and communicate changes with physicians and nursing staff.
• Make appropriate recommendations regarding respiratory patient care.
• Educate patients and families on respiratory health, self-care techniques, and treatment modalities.
• Operate, monitor, and troubleshoot respiratory care equipment.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and productivity records.
• Participate in quality improvement, patient safety, and research initiatives.
• Identify potential safety hazards and take appropriate corrective action.
• Act as a resource, consultant, and mentor to other respiratory therapy staff.
• Float to other departments when needed, within your scope of competency and qualifications.

Requirements

Required:

• Graduate of an accredited NBRC-approved Respiratory Therapist program
• Current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential through the National Board for Respiratory Care
• Current Respiratory Therapy license in the state of practice
• BLS / Healthcare Provider Life Support certification
• Strong respiratory care and patient assessment skills
• Ability to perform ABGs and follow established respiratory protocols
• Strong critical-thinking, communication, and documentation skills

Ideal Candidate

• Confident providing independent respiratory care in a hospital environment
• Comfortable working 12-hour night shifts
• Experienced with respiratory diagnostic procedures and patient assessments
• Skilled in equipment operation and troubleshooting
• Passionate about patient education and quality care
• Comfortable serving as a clinical resource and supporting fellow respiratory therapists

Explore Butte, Montana

Take your next assignment to Butte, a historic Montana community surrounded by incredible outdoor scenery. From hiking and fishing to exploring Montana's mountains and wide-open landscapes, you’ll have plenty to experience when you’re off the clock.

One Opening Available!

If you’re an experienced RRT looking for a 3×12 night-shift travel assignment in Montana, this could be a great opportunity for your next contract.

About Bestica

We are a trusted provider of solutions in Information Technology and Healthcare sectors to the DoD, Federal and Commercial markets. Our guiding principle and core values help us care for our people and the community; and build a culture of excellence which in turn helps us achieve our organizational objective of exceeding customer’s expectations in each and every project. Headquartered in San Antonio, TX, we were founded in 2005 and are certified as an 8(a) Business.

Benefits

• Referral bonus