Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist (Adult ICU, NICU, PICU)
Job Description
American Traveler is seeking a travel Registered Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in Burlington, Vermont.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Registered Respiratory Therapist
- Discipline: Allied Health Professional
- Start Date: 07/27/2026
- Duration: 16 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
- Hours: 36 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Jul 27, 2026
- Length: 16 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with inpatient adult and pediatric experience, including ICU, NICU, and PICU, for a 16-week night shift contract at an academic teaching hospital in Burlington, VT.
Details
- Inpatient respiratory care setting at a large academic teaching hospital
- Patient population spans adult and pediatric patients across general units, Adult ICU, NICU, and PICU
- 12-hour night shifts, 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM, 36 hours per week
- Monday through Sunday scheduling with no block schedules
- Weekends required as needed
- No floating required
- No on-call required
- Uses Epic EMR
- 16-week contract
Requirements
- RRT credential required; CRT will not be accepted
- Minimum 1 year of inpatient respiratory therapy experience covering adult and pediatric populations, including ICU, NICU, and PICU
- Teaching hospital experience required
- Epic EMR experience within the past 2 years required (non-negotiable)
- Current certifications required: AHA BLS, AHA ACLS, AHA PALS
- At least two professional references from a Nurse Manager and/or Supervisor — one from within the past 6 months and one from within the past year
- SSN and DOB required for consideration
- License required if applicable
Additional Information
- Prior travel experience is preferred but not required — first-time travelers will be considered
- Bi-weekly orientations are held on Mondays
- All specialties worked must be thoroughly documented under each individual employment history entry, including bed count, EMR, and facility type
- Any employment gaps over 90 days must be explained
- Candidates must have reliable personal transportation, as public transit is not accessible in this area — a personal or rental vehicle is strongly recommended
- Candidates licensed in New York may be submitted with proof of a pending NY license
- Locals are welcome to apply
- Candidates living within 50 miles of the facility or between 51–100 miles may be eligible at a radius rate — distance is measured in a straight line, not by driving distance
American Traveler Job ID #P-725107. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel Respiratory Therapist - Registered RT/RRT
About American Traveler
With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.
With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.
American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.
With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.