Travel Respiratory Therapist Night Shift 52-Week Contract

HealthForce Healthcare; Templeton (CA); On-site; USD 107,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Recruitment support

Clinical and professional support

Credentialing assistance

Travel assignment guidance

Job summary

HealthForce Healthcare is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist for a travel assignment in Templeton, California. Start date 10/05/2026, contract for 52 weeks, with a night shift 7:00 PM–7:30 AM (3x12) in a Short-Term Acute Care Hospital.

Requirements include California RCP license, NBRC credentials, multiple certifications (CPR/BLS required, ACLS and PALS required), and 2+ years of experience. This travel role offers clinical support and credentialing assistance.

Qualifications

• Licensure: Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license required in California; NBRC-RRT or NBRC-CRT credential required in CA.
• Certifications: CPR/BLS required; NRP preferred; ACLS required; PALS required; PEARS preferred; BLS per AH policy; ACLS or ARC-ALS required; facility-specific BLS certification required.
• Education: Bachelor's Degree or equivalent; Master's Degree preferred
• Experience: At least two years of recent experience in respiratory therapy; current BLS; and a current nursing license per the state of assignment

Responsibilities

• Administer basic and advanced respiratory care therapies for adult and geriatric patients as ordered, with appropriate documentation
• Provide aerosol and oxygen therapy, monitor patient response, and maintain care records and charges in the electronic medical record
• Manage care for patients requiring ventilation, including monitoring and adjusting equipment per physician orders
• Perform arterial blood gas draws per policy and orders, and contribute to department record-keeping and quality documentation
• Assist in training and supervising new staff or delegations, and support department operations and equipment surveillance after initial setup
• Conduct pulmonary function tests as applicable and support ongoing departmental duties and compliance

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent; Master's Degree preferred

CPR/BLS; NRP preferred; ACLS; PALS; PEARS; AH policy BLS; ACLS/ALS certifications

Job description

HealthForce Healthcare is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist for a travel assignment in Templeton, California. Start date 10/05/2026, contract for 52 weeks, with a night shift 7:00 PM–7:30 AM (3x12) in a Short-Term Acute Care Hospital.

Requirements include California RCP license, NBRC credentials, multiple certifications (CPR/BLS required, ACLS and PALS required), and 2+ years of experience. This travel role offers clinical support and credentialing assistance.