Travel Respiratory Therapist Registered Respiratory Therapist Job

Healthforce • Burlington, VT

4d • $2,029 - $2,076 • Onsite

About The Position

This is a travel assignment for a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) in an inpatient care setting at a teaching hospital in Burlington, Vermont. The contract duration is 4 weeks, with a start date of 08/13/2026. The shift is 3x12 Nights. The role involves providing inpatient respiratory care for adult inpatients, including ICU and ED, and general pediatric patients. The position offers weekly pay ranging from $2,029 to $2,076. There are no guaranteed hours, and the role requires flexibility with scheduling, including weekend coverage as needed. Bi-weekly orientations are held on Mondays.

Requirements

• Active Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential; CRT not accepted
• Certifications: AHA BLS, AHA ACLS, AHA PALS; NBRC verification; NRP
• Minimum 1 year of inpatient experience in adult inpatient, ICU, ED, and general pediatric settings; no NICU/PICU required
• Teaching hospital experience is required
• Epic experience within the past 2 years is required
• All prior employment specialties and workplaces must be clearly documented in each entry

Nice To Haves

• Prior travel experience is preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide inpatient respiratory care for adult inpatients, including ICU and ED, and general pediatric patients (no NICU/PICU) per physician orders and clinical protocols
• Manage and troubleshoot mechanical ventilation, including ventilator settings, alarms, and weaning as appropriate
• Administer prescribed therapies (nebulized meds, bronchodilators, humidification, chest PT) and perform airway clearance techniques
• Assess patient response to therapy, document findings, and adjust treatments in collaboration with the care team
• Perform arterial blood gas draws and processing as ordered; monitor patient status and escalate concerns promptly
• Document care in Epic and maintain complete, accurate patient records; participate in interdisciplinary rounds
• Abide by policy requirements: weekend coverage as needed, no on-call, maintain schedule flexibility, and ensure all prior employment entries are well documented

Benefits

• 4-week contract with potential for extension
• Weekly pay of 2,029–2,076 per week
• Assignment support from Healthforce Healthcare LLC throughout the travel period
• Competitive weekly pay packages with transparent breakdowns
• Fast credentialing support
• Dedicated recruiters
• 24/7 support while you are on assignment
• Nationwide job access across multiple specialties and care settings

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed