Travel Respiratory Therapist Registered Respiratory Therapist Job

Overview
Respiratory Therapist – Registered Respiratory Therapist needed for a travel assignment in Newport, Vermont. Start date is 07/01/2026 for a 13-week engagement. Weekly pay ranges from $1,933 to $2,005 per week. There are no guaranteed hours. The shift is a 3x12-hour daytime schedule (6:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.), with every other weekend as needed. The role is located at a 25-bed Critical Access Hospital in the Northeast Kingdom. The assignment supports ongoing professional practice with quarterly department education sessions for agency staff and dedicated travel-recruiter support.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $1,933 - $2,005 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 0.0
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: 3x12-hour daytime shifts (6:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.), with every other weekend
- Start date: 07/01/2026
- Location setting: Rural 25-bed Critical Access Hospital in Newport, Vermont

Responsibilities
- Administer prescribed respiratory therapies, including inhalation medications, aerosol therapies, and chest physiotherapy as ordered
- Manage and monitor patients on ventilatory support; adjust ventilator settings per protocol and physician orders
- Perform arterial blood gas collection and interpretation when indicated; document results and adjust therapy accordingly
- Assess respiratory status, document findings, and communicate changes to physicians and nursing staff
- Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to develop and optimize patient care plans; participate in rounds and handoffs
- Maintain infection control standards and equipment sterilization; ensure safe operation and troubleshooting of respiratory care devices
- Attend quarterly education sessions and participate in in-service training as required for agency personnel
- Complete timely documentation in the electronic medical record and comply with hospital policies

Requirements
- Active Respiratory Therapist license with ability to practice in Vermont; RRT credential preferred or eligible
- Current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) certification
- Graduate of an accredited respiratory therapy program
- Relevant clinical experience in acute care or hospital settings; ability to work in a rural, community hospital environment
- Strong communication and teamwork skills; ability to collaborate with physicians, nurses, and allied staff
- Ability to work a 12-hour daytime shift with weekend rotation; BLS certification required (ACLS/other certifications as applicable)

Benefits and Support
- 24/7 recruiter and travel support to assist throughout the assignment
- Dedicated assignment support from Healthforce Healthcare LLC
- Clear, transparent weekly pay with a defined 13-week contract
- Travel-friendly onboarding and ongoing credentialing assistance
- Access to ongoing department education sessions as part of agency requirements

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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.

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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.

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