Travel Respiratory Therapist Registered Respiratory Therapist Job

Healthforce; Austell (GA); On-site; USD 84,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing assistance

Relocation resources

Travel support

Extension opportunities

Job summary

Healthforce is seeking a Respiratory Therapist (RRT) for a travel assignment in Austell, GA. Start date 10/19/2026 for 13 weeks, nights, 12-hour shifts. Role focuses on ventilator management, critical care support, and independent clinical decision-making.

The candidate should hold GA license eligibility and preferably an RRT certification, with experience in critical care settings. Housing and relocation resources are provided where available.

Qualifications

• Active Respiratory Therapist license in GA or eligibility.
• RRT certification preferred.
• Experience in critical care with ventilator management.
• Ability to work nights and 12-hour shifts in a hospital setting.
• Degree in Respiratory Therapy from an accredited program.

Responsibilities

• Deliver respiratory therapy in high-acuity and critical care areas, including ventilator management.
• Administer prescribed therapies and evaluate-and-treat based on patient needs.
• Provide patient and family education, coordinate activities, and support staff development.
• Participate in education of new staff and ongoing professional development.
• Document care accurately, ensure patient safety, and adhere to clinical protocols.

Skills

Critical care

Ventilator management

RRT certification preferred

Night shifts

Education

Respiratory Therapy degree

Tools

Ventilator systems

Job description

Overview

Respiratory Therapist – Registered Respiratory Therapist role available for a travel assignment in a hospital setting in Austell, Georgia. Start date is 10/19/2026 for 13 weeks. Weekly pay ranges from $1,618 to $1,753. Shift is Nights, with 12-hour blocks (3x12). This assignment emphasizes critical care support, ventilator management, and independent clinical decision-making.

Key Highlights

• Weekly pay: $1,618 – $1,753 per week
• Contract duration: 13 weeks
• Shift: Nights, 12-hour shifts (3x12)
• Location: Austell, GA
• Setting: Hospital
• Guaranteed hours: 0.0 (as listed in the assignment data)

Responsibilities

• Deliver respiratory therapy in high-acuity and critical care areas, including protocol ventilator management.
• Administer prescribed therapies and execute the evaluate-and-treat process based on patient needs.
• Provide patient and family education, coordinate activities, and support staff development.
• Participate in the education of new staff and contribute to ongoing professional development.
• Document care accurately, ensure patient safety, and adhere to clinical protocols and quality standards.

Requirements

• Active Respiratory Therapist license or eligibility for licensure in Georgia.
• Certification: Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) preferred or as applicable.
• Experience in critical care with ventilator management or equivalent exposure.
• Ability to work nights and 12-hour shift schedules in a hospital setting.
• Education: degree in Respiratory Therapy from an accredited program (or as typically required for the role).

Benefits and Support

• 24/7 recruiter and travel support
• Dedicated assignment support throughout the placement
• Access to housing assistance and relocation resources
• Extension opportunities on successful performance
• Nationwide assignments across multiple sites

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.