Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist - Adult Critical Care & ED - $2,358 per week
American Traveler is seeking a travel Registered Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in Boston, Massachusetts.
Job Description & Requirements- Specialty: Registered Respiratory Therapist
- Discipline: Allied Health Professional
- Start Date: ASAP
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
- Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
- Hours: 36 hrs/wk
- Start Date: May 26, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist with 2+ years of critical care experience, including Level 1 trauma center background, for a 13-week night shift contract at an academic teaching hospital in Boston.
Details- Adult critical care and emergency department (ED) setting at a Level 1 trauma center and academic teaching hospital with 400+ beds
- Patient populations span trauma, neuro, medical, cardiac, and surgical ICUs
- Advanced ventilator management required, including esophageal balloons, PV loop interpretations, driving pressure assessment, and best PEEP maneuvers
- Ventilators used include Hamilton G5, C6, T1, and MR1, as well as Philips EV300 and iNO vent
- Epic EMR in use
- 12-hour night shifts
- Every other weekend required
- 2 on-call shifts required per schedule
- Holiday coverage commitment required
- 13-week assignment
- Current Respiratory Therapist License (MA license required if applicable)
- Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential required
- BLS certification required
- Minimum 2 years of experience in respiratory therapy
- Level 1 trauma center experience required
- Academic teaching hospital experience required
- Critical care experience required
- Proficiency in advanced ventilator management techniques
- Must be available to work on-call as needed
- Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible
- Provide respiratory therapy services across adult critical care units and the ED, with a focus on advanced ventilator management
- Orientation takes place weekly on Mondays
- Candidates who have worked at any Beth Israel Lahey Health facility (travel, permanent, or per diem) within the past 6 months are not eligible — a 6-month break is required before returning
- COVID vaccine and booster as well as flu vaccine are required; medical exemptions are accepted
- Flu vaccine documentation required during flu season
- All requested time off (RTO) must be submitted at the time of consideration
- Parking at this location can cost up to $43/day — contact your recruiter for details
American Traveler Job ID #P-705881. 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.