Travel Respiratory Therapist - $1,783 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in Lehi, Utah.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Respiratory Therapist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Start Date: 08/10/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 10, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Respiratory Therapist with 2+ years of experience for a 13-week day shift assignment at an acute care facility in Arizona.

Details

• Acute care hospital setting in an inpatient Respiratory Therapy department
• Day shift, 12-hour shifts (6:00 AM – 6:00 PM)
• Every other weekend (EOW) required
• 13-week contract
• Charting via Epic EMR
• On-call coverage outside of standard scheduled hours may be required per department and/or facility policy
• Flexible hours before and after standard shifts and overtime may occasionally be required

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of respiratory therapy experience
• Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy Education Program (CoARC, JRCRTE, or CAAHEP)
• Active CRT or RRT credential via NBRC
• Active and unrestricted state license (license required if applicable); pending licenses will not be accepted
• Current certifications required: BLS (AHA), ACLS, PALS, and NRP; pending certifications will not be accepted
• Prior experience with Epic EMR preferred
• Must reside at least 60 miles from the facility; a valid driver's license is used to confirm permanent address
• Two professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years, including dates of employment and eligibility for rehire
• Copy of driver's license required for consideration

Additional Information

• Responsibilities include patient assessments, care plan development, implementation, evaluation, and revision of therapy plans as needed
• Performs diagnostic testing including ABGs, PFTs, EKGs, cardiac monitoring, bronchoscopy, and pulse oximetry
• Transports patients within the hospital or between facilities
• Candidates must be physically present in state for the week of orientation, even if initial modules are completed remotely
• Candidates may not have been directly employed (full-time, part-time, or PRN) by any CommonSpirit, CHI, or Dignity facility within the past year; candidates employed PRN through outside firms will be considered

American Traveler Job ID #P-732713. 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

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