Travel Respiratory Therapist Registered Respiratory Therapist Job

Overview
Respiratory Therapist - Registered Respiratory Therapist Preferred | Hilo, Hawaii, United States
Start date: 06/29/2026
Contract: 15 weeks (travel - temporary assignment)
Pay: $1,891–$1,945 per week
Hours: No guaranteed hours
Shift: Night shift, three 12-hour shifts per week (1830–0700)

You will work in a hospital setting on a 15-week travel assignment. The role emphasizes continuous airway management and comprehensive respiratory care across patient populations, with a 36-hour weekly schedule during night shifts.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $1,891–$1,945 per week
- Contract duration: 15 weeks
- Shift: Night shift, 3x12-hour shifts per week (36 hours)
- Start date: 06/29/2026
- Work setting: Hospital
- No guaranteed hours

Responsibilities
- Provide continuous airway management and ventilation support, including invasive and non-invasive modalities
- Assess, monitor, and care for adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients requiring respiratory therapy
- Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary teams; initiate and adjust respiratory therapies as prescribed
- Perform CPR and participate in code response as needed; respond to patient care needs promptly
- Document care using computerized charting; manage ventilator settings and related equipment; support medication administration as applicable
- Assist with patient transport and equipment readiness, ensuring alarms and safety standards are maintained

Requirements
- Hawaii State Respiratory Therapy License required by start date
- BLS, PALS, and ACLS certification required
- Minimum 2 years of professional experience in respiratory care
- Ability to care for adult, pediatric, and neonatal populations
- RRT certification preferred; NRP preferred
- Onboarding readiness: must arrive the Thursday before start to complete employee health clearance and related onboarding steps

Benefits and Support
- Assignment support from Healthforce Healthcare LLC throughout the contract
- Onboarding and credentialing coordination to facilitate start
- Ongoing access to travel and recruiter support during the assignment
- Dedicated resources to assist with questions and onboarding logistics

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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.

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