Travel Respiratory Therapist - Registered RT/RRT

American Traveler; Redding (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High Pay and Bonuses

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance w

Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1

401(k) Plan

Weekly Payroll Deposit

Free Online CEUs

Generous Housing Allowance

Travel and Licensure Reimbursements

Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy

Traveler Rewards and Discounts

Job summary

American Traveler is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) for a Level 2 trauma acute care facility in California. This role requires 2–5 years of critical care and prior travel experience, with a 12-hour shift pattern and 24/7 hospitalist/RT coverage.

Active RRT license in CA is required, along with BLS/ACLS/NRP/PALS. Expect to cover ICU and medsurg/ telemetry, with protocol-driven care and travel reimbursements.

Qualifications

• Active RRT license required (state of CA requires RRT; CRT not accepted).
• BLS, ACLS, NRP, and PALS certifications required.
• NPS certification required if working in NICU.
• Minimum 3 years of experience required, with 2-5 years in critical care preferred.
• Travel experience required.
• Cerner EMR experience.
• Black scrub color required.
• Copy of driver's license required for consideration.

Responsibilities

• Acute care setting at a 267-bed Level 2 trauma facility.
• Covers ICU and all medsurg/telemetry areas.
• 12-hour day shifts, scheduled 6:00am-6:30pm.
• Every other weekend required.
• Expected to work most holidays.
• First to float, covering all units except NICU.
• Schedules created 3-4 weeks in advance; block scheduling not accommodated.
• Uses Cerner EMR.
• Common diagnoses include COPD, Asthma, PNA, and CHF.
• Duties include breathing treatments, ABGs, EKGs, NIV, HFNC therapy, IPV, and PEP/PAP therapy.
• Utilizes Hamilton, G5, C1, MR1, and Galileo ventilators.
• GE telemetry monitoring system.
• Charge RT coverage 24/7.
• Hospitalist coverage 24/7.
• RT and Pharmacy services available 24/7.
• Facility is strictly protocol driven with Respiratory Therapy Driven Protocols.
• 2-day floor specific orientation provided.
• Work alongside a Charge RT available around the clock.
• Collaborate with in-house Hospitalist coverage 24/7.
• Perform respiratory therapy duties following strict facility protocols.
• First-time travelers may not be considered given the travel experience requirement.

Skills

RRT License

BLS ACLS NRP PALS

Travel Experience

3+ Years in Critical Care

Driver's License

Black Scrub Color

NPS Certification (NICU)

Tools

Cerner EMR

Job description

American Traveler is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) for a Level 2 trauma acute care facility, requiring 2-5 years of critical care and prior travel experience.

Requirements

• Active RRT license required (state of CA requires RRT; CRT not accepted) - license required if applicable
• BLS, ACLS, NRP, and PALS certifications required
• NPS certification required if working in NICU
• Minimum 3 years of experience required, with 2-5 years in critical care preferred
• Travel experience required
• Cerner EMR experience
• Black scrub color required
• Copy of driver's license required for consideration

Responsibilities

• Acute care setting at a 267-bed Level 2 trauma facility
• Covers ICU and all medsurg/telemetry areas
• 12-hour day shifts, scheduled 6:00am-6:30pm
• Every other weekend required
• Expected to work most holidays
• First to float, covering all units except NICU
• Schedules created 3-4 weeks in advance; block scheduling not accommodated
• Uses Cerner EMR
• Common diagnoses include COPD, Asthma, PNA, and CHF
• Duties include breathing treatments, ABGs, EKGs, NIV, HFNC therapy, IPV, and PEP/PAP therapy
• Utilizes Hamilton, G5, C1, MR1, and Galileo ventilators
• GE telemetry monitoring system
• Charge RT coverage 24/7
• Hospitalist coverage 24/7
• RT and Pharmacy services available 24/7
• Facility is strictly protocol driven with Respiratory Therapy Driven Protocols
• 2-day floor specific orientation provided
• Work alongside a Charge RT available around the clock
• Collaborate with in-house Hospitalist coverage 24/7
• Perform respiratory therapy duties following strict facility protocols
• First-time travelers may not be considered given the travel experience requirement

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs
• Generous Housing Allowance
• Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
• Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
• Traveler Rewards and Discounts

Job ID: P-777932

Open Positions: 3