Administer prescribed respiratory therapies and medications for adult ICU and general pediatric patients. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to manage ventilator support, conduct assessments, and respond to respiratory distress.
Requirements summary
Requires an active RRT credential and certifications in BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NRP. Must have at least one year of inpatient experience in adult and pediatric units and proficiency with Epic EMR.
professional certificatePatient MonitoringPatient AssessmentInfection ControlRespiratory TherapyOxygen TherapyVentilator ManagementEpic EMRICU CareAirway Clearance TechniquesArterial Blood Gas InterpretationPediatric Respiratory CareNebulized Therapies
Job description
Overview Respiratory Therapist (Registered Respiratory Therapist) – Burlington, Vermont, United States. Start date: 06/18/2026.
Duration
4 weeks.
Weekly pay: $2,101–$2,222 per week.
Guaranteed hours: 0.0.
Shift
3x12-hour days. This travel assignment occurs in an inpatient hospital setting.
Key Highlights • Start date
06/18/2026
Contract duration: 4 weeks
Weekly pay: $2,101–$2,222 per week
Shift: 3x12-hour days
Inpatient hospital travel assignment in Burlington, VT
Weekends as needed; no on-call required; schedule flexibility is a must
Responsibilities
Provide respiratory care for adult inpatients, including adult ICU and general pediatric patients; NICU and PICU not required
Assess, implement, monitor and adjust ventilation settings and support as prescribed; administer airway clearance therapies
Perform arterial blood gas sampling, oxygen therapy, aerosolized medication administration and related procedures
Monitor patient response, document interventions and outcomes in the electronic health record (Epic) and communicate changes to the care team
Collaborate with physicians, nurses and therapists to optimize respiratory care plans; ensure patient safety and adherence to AHA guidelines
Requirements
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential; CRT not accepted
Active licensure on file (RRT) as applicable for the state
Certifications: AHA BLS, AHA ACLS, AHA PALS, NBRC Verification, NRP
Minimum 1 year of experience; prior travel experience preferred
Teaching hospital experience required
Epic experience within the past 2 years is required
Ability to work in an inpatient setting with flexible weekend coverage as needed
Benefits
and Support
Benefits
Competitive weekly pay
Extension opportunities
Dedicated support
Fast credentialing
24/7 recruiter and travel support
Nationwide assignments
Referrals bonus up to $1,000
Dedicated recruiter and travel support throughout the assignment - 24/7 support during the assignment
Credentialing and onboarding assistance to facilitate start
Opportunity for assignment extension based on performance and unit needs
Reliable, professional peer collaboration in a teaching hospital environment
Pay rates and guaranteed hours are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and confirmed hours will be discussed during the hiring process.
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