Travel Respiratory Therapist Registered Respiratory Therapist Job

Overview Respiratory Therapist (Registered Respiratory Therapist) - Middlebury, Vermont, United States Start date: 09/17/2026 | Duration: 3 contract weeks | Weekly pay: $2,203-$2,358 per week | Shift: 12-hour Night (3x12 Nights) Setting: hospital with a 25-bed critical access unit; travel assignment managed by Healthforce Healthcare LLC Key Highlights - Weekly pay: $2,203 – $2,358 per week - Contract duration: 3 weeks - Shift: 12-hour night shifts - Start date: 09/17/2026 - Location: Middlebury, VT; hospital-level care with multiple units - No guaranteed hours Responsibilities - Provide respiratory care to patients per physician orders, including ventilation support, aerosolized medications, airway clearance therapies, and chest physiotherapy. - Assess patient response to therapy, adjust treatments, monitor oxygenation, and document progress. - Perform arterial blood gas (ABG) analysis as needed and operate respiratory care equipment, including ventilators (as applicable), oxygen delivery devices, and related monitoring devices. - Document care in the electronic medical record (Epic) and manage medications through the Pyxis system. - Collaborate with nurses, physicians, and the broader care team; participate in rounds and contribute to care plans; educate patients and families as appropriate. - Float to multiple units as needed (Medical–Surgical, Emergency Department, Birthing Center) and adhere to unit expectations and rotation as needed. Requirements - Vermont state licensure as a Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) required. - Certification: NBRC-credentialed as Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) or eligible to take NBRC written exam. - Certifications: AHA BLS, AHA ACLS, AHA PALS, and NRP (NRP required upon submission). - Experience: Minimum 2 years of clinical experience; minimum 2 years in respiratory specialty. - NICU experience within the last year is required. - Ability to work 12-hour night shifts; comfortable floating to M/S, ED, and Birthing Center as needed. - Epic experience (within the past 2 years) is highly preferred. Benefits and Support - 24/7 recruiter and travel support - Dedicated support throughout the assignment - Fast credentialing assistance - Extension opportunities for eligible assignments Find more opportunities Interested in other openings? Apply for additional opportunities with Healthforce Healthcare LLC at <https://healthforce.applytojob.com/apply> PAY DISCLAIMER 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.