Travel Respiratory Therapist — Independent Night Shift

American Traveler, LLC.; St. Johnsbury (VT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High pay and bonuses

Medical, dental and vision insurance (

401(k) plan

Weekly payroll deposit

Free online CEUs

Job summary

American Traveler, LLC. is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist for a night shift travel assignment at a rural critical access hospital in Vermont.

The ideal candidate will be the sole RT on shift, providing comprehensive respiratory services and patient care across all ages. Requirements include graduation from an accredited respiratory therapy program, NBRC RRT credential, Vermont license if applicable, 1 year of experience (2 years preferred), BLS, and flu vaccination.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program.
• NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential required.
• Vermont Respiratory Care Practitioner license required if applicable.
• Minimum 1 year of respiratory therapy experience required, 2 years preferred.
• Acute care, critical care, and emergency care experience strongly preferred.
• Current BLS certification required.
• Ability to provide care across all age populations.
• Flu vaccination required, no exceptions.

Responsibilities

• Acute care, critical care, emergency, inpatient, and outpatient respiratory services.
• Treats neonatal, pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients.
• Performs oxygen therapy, aerosol and humidity therapy, nebulizer treatments, mechanical ventilation, non-invasive ventilation, airway management, chest physiotherapy, arterial blood gas collection, pulmonary function testing, pulse oximetry, and resuscitation support.
• Conducts cardiac stress tests, Holter monitoring, ECGs, EEGs, and other cardiopulmonary diagnostics.
• Night shift 7p-7a.
• 6-week assignment.
• Works independently as the sole Respiratory Therapist in the hospital during night shift.
• Works as part of a multidisciplinary team including physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals.
• Maintains respiratory and diagnostic equipment, ensuring cleanliness, functionality, and stock levels.
• Documents treatments, procedures, and patient responses in accordance with hospital policies.
• Participates in quality improvement initiatives and maintains compliance with infection control and safety standards.
• Located in a rural community; reliable personal transportation is essential as public transportation and rideshare services are not available.
• Travelers are responsible for securing their own housing, though local housing resources can be provided.

Skills

Independent work

Night shift

Patient care across ages

Education

Graduated from accredited Respiratory Therapy program

NBRC RRT credential

Vermont license (if applicable)

Job description

American Traveler, LLC. is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist for a night shift travel assignment at a rural critical access hospital in Vermont.

The ideal candidate will be the sole RT on shift, providing comprehensive respiratory services and patient care across all ages. Requirements include graduation from an accredited respiratory therapy program, NBRC RRT credential, Vermont license if applicable, 1 year of experience (2 years preferred), BLS, and flu vaccination.