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Travel Respiratory Therapist - Registered RT​/RRT

Job in Westerly, Washington County, Rhode Island, 02891, USA
Listing for: American Traveler, LLC.
Per diem position
Listed on 2026-10-01
Job specializations:
  • Healthcare
    Respiratory Therapist
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 90000 - 130000 USD Yearly USD 90000.00 130000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

American Traveler is seeking a Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with 2+ years of experience and pediatrics experience for a Level III trauma center position with evening and night shifts.

Requirements
  • Active Rhode Island license required to start;
    Connecticut license must be applied for/in process prior to submission
  • License required if applicable
  • BLS certification required
  • CRT certification required; RRT preferred
  • Minimum 2 years of experience required (1.5 years may be considered with Level I trauma or travel experience)
  • Pediatrics experience required
  • Prior travel experience required
  • Skilled in drawing arterial blood gases
  • Experience with airway management devices and suctioning
  • Experience with intubation assist
  • Experience with nasal and oral airway placement and suctioning
  • Experience with ETT and NT suctioning
  • Experience with tracheostomy care and management
  • One professional reference required
Responsibilities
  • Short-term acute care Level III trauma center with 252 staffed beds
  • Works in Adult Critical Care and Emergency Department settings
  • Uses Epic charting system (preferred)
  • Evening (4x10, 14:45-0:45) and Night (4x10, 23:00-9:00) shift options, 40 hours per week
  • At least every other weekend and every other holiday required based on department need
  • Floating to Lawrence and Memorial Hospital as needed
  • Free parking available
  • Part of Yale New Haven Health System
  • Provide respiratory care services within adult critical care and emergency department settings
  • Travelers are expected to participate in natural disaster or emergency response activities as needed
  • Flu vaccine required with no declinations accepted
  • COVID vaccine and booster required except for religious or medical exemption
  • Candidates must live outside a 75-mile radius of the facility to be eligible unless a local rate is arranged
  • Former staff must have been separated from the facility for at least 2 years to be considered as a traveler
  • Up to 7 days of requested time off can be auto-approved
Benefits
  • High Pay and Bonuses
  • Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
  • 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
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