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: 08/24/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
- Hours: 36 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Aug 24, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with inpatient experience across NICU, PICU, Adult ICU, and general pediatric and adult units for a 13-week night shift contract at an academic teaching hospital in Burlington, VT.
Details
- Inpatient hospital setting at an academic teaching hospital
- Respiratory Care Services unit covering NICU, PICU, Adult ICU, and adult and pediatric general units
- 12-hour night shifts, 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM
- 36 hours per week
- Weekend availability required as needed
- No on-call requirements
- No floating required
- No block schedules
- Epic EMR required; experience within the past 2 years is mandatory
- 13-week contract
Requirements
- RRT credential required; CRT will not be accepted
- Minimum 1 year of clinical experience
- Experience across NICU, PICU, Adult ICU, and adult and pediatric general units required
- Teaching hospital experience required
- Epic EMR experience within the past 2 years required
- Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, and PALS
- At least two professional references from a nurse manager and/or supervisor (one within the past 6 months, one within the past year of employment)
- SSN and DOB required for consideration
- Vermont license required if applicable
- Schedule flexibility is required
- Reliable personal or rental transportation is strongly recommended, as public transportation is not accessible in this area
Additional Information
- Prior travel experience is preferred but not required — first-time travelers will be considered
- Bi-weekly Monday orientations are offered
- All employment gaps exceeding 90 days should be explained in work history
- All specialties worked must be thoroughly documented within each individual employment entry
- Complete work history including bed count, EMR, and facility type is required
- Local candidates are accepted; pay rates are tiered based on distance from the facility (travel: 101+ miles, radius: 51–100 miles, local: 50 miles or less)
American Traveler Job ID #P-737316. 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.