Travel Respiratory Therapist Registered Respiratory Therapist

Overview

This travel assignment is for a Respiratory Therapist (Registered Respiratory Therapist) located in Willits, California. The assignment is a temporary travel position starting 09/28/2026 for 13 weeks in a critical access hospital setting. Compensation is $1,984 to $2,067 per week with guaranteed 48 hours per week. Shift pattern is 3 x 12-hour day shifts. This role involves clinical respiratory care for adult and geriatric patients and requires hospital-level independence with supervision as delegated.

• Weekly pay: $1,984-2,067 per week
• Guaranteed hours: 48 hours per week
• Contract duration: 13 weeks
• Shift: 3 x 12-hour day shifts
• Start date:
  
  09/28/2026
• Facility/work setting:
  Critical Access Hospital

• Assess patient needs and determine the appropriateness of prescribed respiratory therapies, including recommendations.
• Administer aerosolized and oxygen therapies and document therapy delivery in the patient record.
• Manage care for ventilated patients and monitor respiratory status per policy.
• Perform arterial blood gas draws as ordered and maintain related documentation.
• Support department operations, assist in training new staff, and maintain accurate electronic records and charges for each patient.
• Collaborate with the care team to ensure high-quality care for adult and geriatric patients and participate in Epic documentation as required.

• Licenses/Certifications:
  
  Registered Respiratory Therapist (NBRC-RRT) or Certified Respiratory Therapist (NBRC-CRT);
  Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license for California; BLS; ACLS; NRP; PALS (all required).
• Education:
  
  Bachelor's Degree or equivalent;
  Master's degree preferred.
• Experience:
  
  Minimum 2 years of recent respiratory care or critical care experience.
• Additional:
  Ability to work in a hospital environment with adult and geriatric patients; available to float to nearby sites as needed;
  Epic EMR experience is required.

• 24/7 recruiter and travel support
• Dedicated assignment support throughout the engagement
• Extension opportunities where available
• Travel coordination and credentialing assistance as part of the assignment process

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.