Travel RRT Respiratory Therapist — Night Shift Expert

American Traveler, LLC.; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 77,000; 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

Generous Housing Allowance

Travel and Licensure Reimbursements

Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy

Traveler Rewards and Discounts

Job summary

American Traveler, LLC. seeks a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with 1+ year of recent experience for a night shift position in a hospital setting. The role requires Epic EMR experience, BLS/ACLS, and active RRT credentials.

Expect 3x12 night shifts (7:00 PM–7:30 AM) with weekend rotations and potential on-call duties. Travel, housing allowance, and licensure reimbursements are included as part of the package.

Qualifications

• Active RRT credential required.
• BLS and ACLS certifications required.
• State license required if applicable.
• Minimum 1 year of recent experience required.
• Community hospital experience required.
• Teaching hospital and Trauma Level I/II experience preferred.
• Minimum 1 year of experience with Epic EMR required.
• Ventilator management including BiPAP, CPAP, IMV, and SIMV.
• Airway management including intubation assist, extubation, and tracheostomy care.
• ABG draws and interpretation.

Responsibilities

• Hospital-based Respiratory Therapy/Neuro Diagnostics unit.
• Night shift schedule, 3x12 hours (7:00 PM - 7:30 AM).
• Weekend rotation required, typically every other weekend.
• On-call shifts may be required, up to 2 per 6-week schedule.
• May be required to float to other units or campuses within the health system.
• Provide comprehensive respiratory therapy care across adult critical care and emergency department settings.
• Participate in chest physiotherapy, pulmonary hygiene and suctioning procedures.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary care team in a fast-paced hospital environment.
• Orientation held every Monday with annual compliance training required.
• Pre-assignment testing and training modules must be completed within 48 hours of login credentials.
• RTO limited during contract; holiday coverage expected.
• First-time travelers will be considered.
• Candidates must reside more than 100 miles from facility for full travel pay; reduced rates within 90-99.9 miles.
• Night shift RRT candidates may qualify under exception for 50+ mile radius for full pay eligibility.

Skills

RRT credential

Ventilator management

Airway management

ABG interpretation

Oxygen therapy

Critical care

Tools

Epic EMR

Job description

American Traveler, LLC. seeks a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with 1+ year of recent experience for a night shift position in a hospital setting. The role requires Epic EMR experience, BLS/ACLS, and active RRT credentials.

Expect 3x12 night shifts (7:00 PM–7:30 AM) with weekend rotations and potential on-call duties. Travel, housing allowance, and licensure reimbursements are included as part of the package.