Travel Respiratory Therapist Registered Respiratory Therapist Job

Healthforce•Burlington, VT

4d•$1,862 - $2,006•Onsite

About The Position

Registered Respiratory Therapist needed for a travel assignment in Burlington, Vermont. This is a 4-week contract starting on 08/13/2026. The role involves providing respiratory care in an inpatient setting, including adult ICU and general units. Exposure to the emergency department is preferred. Mileage-based pay tiers apply based on distance from home. Extension opportunities may be available.

Requirements

Active Registered Respiratory Therapist credential (RRT) and NBRC verification
Certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP
Minimum 1 year of respiratory therapy experience
Epic EMR experience within the past 2 years
Teaching hospital experience required
All specialties worked must be well documented on each employment entry
Must work effectively in an inpatient care setting
Reliable transportation is strongly recommended due to limited public transit in the area

Nice To Haves

Prior travel experience preferred
Emergency department exposure is preferred

Responsibilities

Provide prescribed respiratory care to adult ICU and general inpatient units, including ventilator management, bronchodilator therapy, suctioning, and NIV/Weaning as appropriate
Monitor patient response, interpret and act on ABG results, and adjust therapies in collaboration with the care team
Document assessments, treatments, and outcomes accurately in the Epic electronic medical record
Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other clinicians to develop and implement care plans
Educate patients and families on respiratory therapies and device use; participate in safety and infection control practices
Maintain equipment, troubleshoot issues, and ensure availability of supplies; comply with shift schedules, including weekends as needed