Travel Respiratory Therapist General Job

Healthforce; Fort Bragg (CA); On-site; USD 111,000 - 116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dedicated recruiter support

24/7 travel and assignment support

Licensing assistance

Nationwide assignment opportunities

Assignment-specific support

Job summary

Healthforce is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for a 13-week assignment in Fort Bragg, CA. Start date is 08/10/2026 with 40-hour weeks and day shifts in an acute care environment.

Weekly pay ranges from $2,128 to $2,222, with travel support and credentialing assistance available. This role requires delivering respiratory care, administering medications, and monitoring patients while maintaining infection control and equipment readiness.

Qualifications

• Experience in an acute care environment.
• Effective communication with patients and team.
• Proficiency with standard respiratory therapy equipment.
• Willingness to travel for assignment.

Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory care to patients of all ages in acute care.
• Administer aerosolized medications and aid secretion clearance.
• Support ventilation with invasive and non-invasive devices.
• Monitor gas exchange, oxygenation, and physiologic metrics.
• Document patient status and communicate with care team.
• Maintain equipment and infection control practices.

Skills

Patient-care skills

Communication

Equipment proficiency

Infection control

Flexibility

Travel readiness

Tools

Ventilation devices

Aerosolized meds

Monitors & gas exchange

Job description

Overview

Respiratory Therapist – General, Fort Bragg, CA, United States. Start date: 08/10/2026 for a 13‑week assignment. Weekly pay range: $2,128–$2,222 per week. Guaranteed hours: none. Shift: Days, 8‑hour shifts (40 hours per week). Work setting: acute care environment.

Key Highlights

• Weekly pay: $2,128–$2,222 per week
• Contract duration: 13 weeks
• Shift: Days, 8‑hour shifts (40 hours per week)
• Start date: 08/10/2026
• Work setting: acute care environment
• Travel assignment with support throughout the contract

Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory care services to patients of all ages with cardiorespiratory impairments in the acute care setting
• Administer aerosolized medications and facilitate secretion clearance per physician orders
• Support ventilation through invasive and non‑invasive devices and adjust therapy as directed
• Conduct critical monitoring, including gas exchange, oxygenation, and other physiologic metrics
• Document patient status, interventions, and response; communicate with the care team
• Maintain equipment, ensure infection control practices, and participate in care planning as part of the interprofessional team

Requirements

• Ability to work in an acute care environment
• Strong patient‑care skills and effective communication with patients, families, and team members
• Proficiency with standard respiratory therapy equipment and modalities
• Commitment to safety, infection control, and quality patient care
• Flexibility to work day shifts and accommodate a 40‑hour work week
• Willingness to travel for assignment and adapt to a fast‑paced setting

Benefits and Support

• Dedicated recruiter support throughout the assignment
• 24/7 travel and assignment support
• Credentialing and licensing assistance as needed
• Access to nationwide assignment opportunities
• Ongoing assignment‑specific support to help ensure a smooth transition

Pay Disclaimer

Please note: Pay rates and guaranteed hours are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and confirmed hours will be discussed during the hiring process.