Travel Respiratory Therapist Registered Respiratory Therapist Job

Overview
Respiratory Therapist (Registered Respiratory Therapist) — Petoskey, Michigan, United States — Start 06/15/2026 — 13 weeks — $1,597–$1,680 per week — 36 hours per week, Nights (7:00 PM–7:30 AM) — Hospital setting, travel temporary assignment. This role is for a traveling Respiratory Therapist specializing as an RRT, providing clinical coverage in a hospital environment for a 13-week contract.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $1,597–$1,680 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 0 hours
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: 36 hours per week, night shifts (12-hour nights)
- Start date: 06/15/2026
- Setting: hospital environment

Responsibilities
- Administer prescribed respiratory therapies (oxygen, aerosol therapies, airway clearance techniques) and monitor patient responses.
- Manage ventilator support per physician orders and protocols; adjust settings as appropriate.
- Assess patients requiring respiratory care, document findings, and communicate changes to the care team.
- Perform arterial blood gas (ABG) sampling and interpretation as directed; participate in weaning and extubation readiness when indicated.
- Maintain infection control practices, device hygiene, and equipment safety; accurately document care and interventions.
- Educate patients and families on treatment plans and discharge expectations; collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and float to areas within scope as needed.

Requirements
- Active Michigan license as a Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or eligible
- Certifications: NRP, BLS (AHA), ACLS (AHA)
- Experience: Minimum 2 years of RRT experience required
- Travel experience: Preferred
- Ability to work 12-hour night shifts (7:00 PM–7:30 AM) and to float to other areas as qualified
- Must be able to meet the physical and clinical requirements of a hospital setting

Benefits and Support
- Assignment support from Healthforce Healthcare LLC with travel coordination
- Ongoing recruiter and travel support throughout the assignment
- Access to a streamlined credentialing process
- Clear, timely communication regarding shift assignments and any changes
- Support for housing logistics where available and applicable

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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.

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

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

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

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