Travel Respiratory Therapist Registered Respiratory Therapist Job

Overview
Respiratory Therapist (Registered Respiratory Therapist) – Kamuela, Hawaii, United States. This travel assignment is in a Short Term Acute Care Hospital setting with a tentative start of 05/11/2026 for 16 weeks. Guaranteed hours: 36 per week, with a rotating AM/PM schedule. Weekly pay range: $2,302–$2,484. The assignment involves providing comprehensive respiratory care to adults, children, and newborns in a high-acuity environment.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $2,302–$2,484 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 36 hours per week
- Contract duration: 16 weeks
- Shift: Rotating AM/PM
- Start date: 05/11/2026
- Setting: Short Term Acute Care Hospital

Responsibilities
- Deliver prescribed respiratory therapies (nebulized medications, airway clearance, oxygen therapy, and related modalities) and adjust treatments under physician orders.
- Set up, operate, monitor, and troubleshoot ventilators and related respiratory equipment; document patient response and modify therapy per protocol.
- Assess patients’ respiratory status, participate in rounds, and communicate changes to the care team.
- Perform routine equipment maintenance, ensure infection control standards, and document care accurately in the patient record.
- Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other therapists to develop and implement comprehensive care plans; respond to respiratory emergencies as part of the patient care team.
- Maintain current certifications and licensure while abiding by hospital policies and state regulations.

Requirements
- Hawaii Respiratory Therapy license (active)
- NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential
- Current BLS/HCP, ACLS, PALS, and NRP certifications
- Three (3) years of full-time RT experience, with a minimum of two (2) years in acute care across adults, children, and newborns
- All licenses and certifications must be valid through the duration of the initial contract
- Compliance processes completed no later than 10 days prior to the contract start date
- Current Nursys verification included with submissions
- Ability to work in a rotating AM/PM schedule in a hospital setting
- Travel eligibility and ability to work in Kamuela, Hawaii

Notes specific to this assignment
- Rate bid submission is required; Hawaii residents may be considered but traveler-rate pay is not guaranteed for all applicants
- If RN staffing needs vary, there may be non-RN assignments (e.g., nursing assistant or safety sitter) as part of unit coverage

Benefits and Support
- Dedicated travel recruiter and ongoing assignment support
- 24/7 travel and clinical support throughout the assignment
- Fast credentialing and onboarding processes
- Compliance coordination and readiness assistance
- Potential for assignment extensions based on performance and staffing needs

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.

Find more opportunities
Interested candidates may explore additional Respiratory Therapist openings and other allied health roles at Healthforce Healthcare LLC by visiting https://healthforce.applytojob.com/apply

About Healthforce

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