Travel Respiratory Therapist - $1,930 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel Registered Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in Hazard, Kentucky.

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 Respiratory Therapist (CRT/RRT) with 2+ years of experience for a night shift position caring for adult and potentially pediatric patients.

Details

• Respiratory/Neuro Diagnostics-CRT unit setting
• Adult patient population with potential for pediatric patients
• Night shift rotating schedule: one week of 3x12-hour shifts, next week of 4x12-hour shifts (19:00-7:30)
• Total of 84 hours worked per two-week pay period
• Every other weekend required
• Floating required within scope of practice
• Blocked scheduling cannot be accommodated

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of experience in specialty required
• AHA BLS and ACLS certifications required
• RRT license required; CRT accepted
• License required if applicable
• Active Compact or State License in hand required at time of submission
• Must reside at least 75 miles from facility to be considered
• Valid driver's license required with address matching permanent address
• Two professional references required: one from a Charge nurse or higher and one supervisor reference, both completed within the last year
• Copy of certifications required for consideration

Additional Information

• Must be willing to accept the 84-hour, two-week rotating schedule (3x12 followed by 4x12) or assignment will be cancelled
• Local candidates are not accepted for this position
• Up to 7 days of RTO will be considered and must be presented upfront with no changes accepted
• Must work either a major or minor shift on every holiday
• Any license or background check issues must be disclosed upfront
• Facility accepts minimal traveler pairs, and pairs will not be scheduled on the same shift or unit
• Candidates may only apply to one position at a time
• Travelers who have worked one year in the system must take a minimum 6-month break before being eligible to return

American Traveler Job ID #P-739711. 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 - Certified RT/CRT

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