Respiratory Therapist (RRT) – Night Shift | Hilo, Hawaii

15-Week Travel Contract | Hilo Medical Center | January 25, 2027 Start

An exciting travel opportunity is available for an experienced Respiratory Therapist at Hilo Medical Center in Hilo, Hawaii! We are seeking a skilled, adaptable, and patient-focused Respiratory Therapist to provide comprehensive respiratory care across adult, pediatric, and neonatal populations.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced clinician who thrives in a dynamic hospital environment, is confident managing complex respiratory cases, and is ready to bring their expertise to Hawaii's East Region.

Position Highlights

• Facility: Hilo Medical Center – HHSC East Region

• Location: Hilo, Hawaii

• Address: 1190 Waianuenue Ave, Hilo, HI 96720

• Position: Respiratory Therapist

• Specialty: Cardiopulmonary / Respiratory Therapy

• Contract Length: 15 Weeks

• Start Date: January 25, 2027

• Shift: Nights – 6:30 PM to 7:00 AM

• Schedule: Three 12-hour shifts per week

• Weekly Hours: 36 hours scheduled; hours are not guaranteed

• Openings: 1

• EMR: EPIC

• Experience Required: Minimum 2 years

Responsibilities & Clinical Duties

The Respiratory Therapist will provide comprehensive respiratory care and support to patients across adult, pediatric, and neonatal populations.

Responsibilities include:

• Provide continuous airway management and comprehensive respiratory support.

• Manage invasive and non-invasive ventilators.

• Perform respiratory assessments and administer appropriate respiratory interventions.

• Provide ventilatory support for patients with complex respiratory conditions.

• Collaborate and consult with physicians and interdisciplinary healthcare teams.

• Respond to emergencies and participate in CPR and resuscitation efforts.

• Deliver all aspects of respiratory care in accordance with facility protocols and clinical standards.

• Operate and monitor respiratory equipment to ensure safe and effective patient care.

• Maintain accurate documentation using EPIC computerized charting.

• Provide compassionate, patient-centered care across all assigned populations.

Equipment & Technology

Candidates should be comfortable working with the following equipment and systems:

• Puritan Bennett (PB) 980 Ventilators

• Puritan Bennett (PB) 840 Ventilators

• V60 Non-Invasive Ventilators

• Para PAC Transport Ventilators

• Computerized clinical charting

• Pyxis medication management system

• EPIC EMR

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of recent Respiratory Therapy experience.

• Must have experience caring for adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients.

• Must hold an active Hawaii Respiratory Therapist License by the start of the assignment.

• Must be clinically confident with ventilator management and airway management.

• Must be comfortable working independently in a hospital setting.

• First-time travelers will not be accepted.

Required Certifications & Licensure

• Active Hawaii Respiratory Therapy License – required by assignment start.

• BLS/BCLS – required.

• ACLS – required.

• PALS – required.

• RRT – preferred.

• NRP – preferred.

Important: All required licenses must be current and active.

Important Start-Date & Compliance Requirements

Please review these requirements carefully before submitting:

• Candidates must arrive on Thursday, January 21, 2027, before the Monday, January 25 start date.

• Employee Health clearance is scheduled for Friday, January 22, 2027.

• Candidates must be available to arrive on time for the required Employee Health appointment.

• Proof of flu vaccination or a facility-approved medical or religious exemption application is required before the contract start date.

• Flu vaccination may be administered during the Employee Health clearance appointment.

• Holiday coverage is required.

Candidates who cannot arrive on Thursday, January 21, should not accept the January 25 start date.