Travel Respiratory Therapist Registered Respiratory Therapist Job

Overview
Respiratory Therapist – Registered in Burlington, Vermont, United States. Start date: 10/19/2026 for a 16-week travel assignment. Weekly pay range: $2,637 to $2,724 per week. Guaranteed hours: 0.0. Shift: 12-hour nights (3x12). Work setting: inpatient care environment. Employment type: Travel - Temporary Assignment. Hiring Organization: Healthforce Healthcare LLC.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $2,637–$2,724 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 0.0
- Contract duration: 16 weeks
- Shift: 12-hour night shifts
- Start date: 10/19/2026
- Work setting: inpatient care environment
- Bi-weekly orientations; next available 11/02
- No block scheduling; weekends and flexibility as required

Responsibilities
- Provide respiratory care for inpatients across NICU, PICU, Adult ICU, and general pediatric/adult units according to physician orders.
- Manage ventilator support, airway clearance techniques, suctioning, chest physiotherapy, aerosol therapies, and oxygen delivery; monitor patient response and adjust therapy as directed.
- Perform patient assessments, ABG interpretation, and administer therapies; document care accurately in the Epic EMR.
- Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and the multidisciplinary team; participate in rounds and care planning; communicate changes to the care plan.
- Adhere to credentialing and safety requirements, maintain RRT status (CRT not accepted), and keep required certifications current.

Requirements
- Active Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT); CRT not accepted
- AHA BLS, ACLS, PALS; NBRC verification; NRP
- Minimum 1 year of relevant experience
- Epic EMR experience within the past 2 years (nonnegotiable)
- Teaching hospital experience preferred
- Prior travel experience preferred
- Able to work 12-hour night shifts; weekends as needed; schedule flexibility
- Public transportation is not accessible; reliable transportation required
- All prior employment histories and specialties must be documented; complete work history details (EMR, bed count, facility type, etc.) to submit

Benefits and Support
- Credentialing and onboarding assistance for required certifications (BLS/ACLS/PALS, NBRC verification, NRP)
- Ongoing recruiter and assignment support throughout the contract
- Orientation sessions every two weeks to streamline onboarding
- Access to travel support resources and assignment-related guidance
- Compliance and EMR onboarding assistance to ensure Epic readiness

Find more opportunities
If you’re exploring other travel roles, apply for additional openings at Healthforce Healthcare LLC: https://healthforce.applytojob.com/apply

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.

About Healthforce

Healthforce is a nationwide travel healthcare staffing agency connecting travel nurses and allied health professionals with high-quality contract assignments across the United States.

We specialize in placing clinicians in travel nursing jobs, allied health travel assignments, and local contract opportunities in hospitals, long-term care facilities, and outpatient settings. Whether you are an experienced traveler or taking your first assignment, Healthforce provides the support and opportunities you need to succeed.

Travel Nursing and Allied Health Opportunities Nationwide

Healthforce partners with healthcare facilities across the country to offer a wide range of opportunities for nurses and allied professionals.

• Travel RN jobs in Med Surg, ICU, ER, LTC, and more
• Allied health travel jobs including CT Tech, Rad Tech, PT, OT, Respiratory, and more
• Local contract and per diem opportunities
• Short-term and 13-week travel assignments

Our goal is simple: match you with the right assignment, in the right location, at the right pay.

What Makes Healthforce Different

We know that travel healthcare professionals have options. That is why we focus on delivering a better experience at every step of the process.

• Competitive weekly pay packages with transparent breakdowns
• Fast credentialing support to help you get submitted quickly
• Dedicated recruiters who stay with you from submission to start
• 24/7 support while you are on assignment
• Nationwide job access across multiple specialties and care settings

We do not just place you in a job. We help you build a sustainable travel healthcare career.

Built for Travel Nurses and Allied Professionals

Healthforce is designed around the needs of today’s travel healthcare workforce. We make it easier for clinicians to move quickly, stay informed, and access strong opportunities across the country.

• Quick submissions to open jobs
• Access to multiple job options at once
• Flexible assignment locations
• Ongoing support throughout your contract

Whether you are searching for your next assignment or planning your first travel job, our team is here to help you move forward with confidence.

Start Your Next Travel Assignment

Healthforce is actively hiring travel nurses and allied healthcare professionals for assignments nationwide.

Apply today to connect with a recruiter and explore current travel nursing and allied health job opportunities.