Overview
Respiratory Therapist (Registered Respiratory Therapist, RRT) – Cambridge, MA
Start date: 08/31/2026 • Contract length: 13 weeks • Travel - Temporary Assignment
Weekly pay: $2,657–$2,768 • Guaranteed hours: 40 per week • Shift: Rotating, with 12-hour and 8-hour shifts (examples: 6:00 PM–6:00 AM; 10:00 PM–6:00 AM; 1:45 PM–10:15 PM)
Setting: Hospital-based respiratory care unit • Employer: Healthforce Healthcare LLC
Key Highlights
- Weekly pay range: $2,657–$2,768 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 40 hours per week
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: Rotating with 12-hour and 8-hour shifts (6:00 PM–6:00 AM, 10:00 PM–6:00 AM, 1:45 PM–10:15 PM)
- Start date: 08/31/2026
- Location: Cambridge, MA
Responsibilities
- Provide respiratory care to acutely ill patients per physician orders, including evaluation and ongoing monitoring
- Operate and adjust mechanical ventilation and noninvasive ventilation as prescribed; manage oxygen and humidification therapies
- Administer inhaled medications, airway clearance techniques, and suctioning per protocol
- Document patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in the electronic medical record (EPIC experience preferred)
- Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team; participate in rounds and respond to respiratory distress or code situations
- Maintain equipment, follow infection control standards, and provide patient and family education on therapies
Requirements
- Active Licensed Registered Respiratory Therapist (MA RRT license) at time of submission
- NBRC-registered RRT credential required
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification required for this assignment
- Current American Heart Association BLS certification
- 1+ year of acute care respiratory therapy experience
- Flu vaccine required during the season; EPIC EMR experience preferred
- Driver’s license with address matching demographics
- Up-to-date resume; 2 recent Manager/Supervisor references in the same specialty; Skills checklist
- RTO (time off) must be included at submission; not guaranteed after confirmation
- Locals within 50 miles accepted; local rate may apply
Benefits and Support
- Assignment coordination and 24/7 recruiter support from Healthforce Healthcare LLC
- Credentialing and onboarding assistance to streamline start
- Potential extension or renewal opportunities based on performance and department needs
- Support with scheduling and administrative tasks related to the travel assignment
Find more opportunities
If you would like to explore other openings available through Healthforce Healthcare LLC, please apply and you will be connected with a recruiter who can share additional travel roles that fit your qualifications and preferences: https://healthforce.applytojob.com/apply
Please note: Pay rates and guaranteed hours are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and confirmed hours will be discussed during the hiring process.
About Healthforce
Healthforce is a nationwide travel healthcare staffing agency connecting travel nurses and allied health professionals with high-quality contract assignments across the United States.
We specialize in placing clinicians in travel nursing jobs, allied health travel assignments, and local contract opportunities in hospitals, long-term care facilities, and outpatient settings. Whether you are an experienced traveler or taking your first assignment, Healthforce provides the support and opportunities you need to succeed.
Travel Nursing and Allied Health Opportunities Nationwide
Healthforce partners with healthcare facilities across the country to offer a wide range of opportunities for nurses and allied professionals.
- Travel RN jobs in Med Surg, ICU, ER, LTC, and more
- Allied health travel jobs including CT Tech, Rad Tech, PT, OT, Respiratory, and more
- Local contract and per diem opportunities
- Short-term and 13-week travel assignments
Our goal is simple: match you with the right assignment, in the right location, at the right pay.
What Makes Healthforce Different
We know that travel healthcare professionals have options. That is why we focus on delivering a better experience at every step of the process.
- Competitive weekly pay packages with transparent breakdowns
- Fast credentialing support to help you get submitted quickly
- Dedicated recruiters who stay with you from submission to start
- 24/7 support while you are on assignment
- Nationwide job access across multiple specialties and care settings
We do not just place you in a job. We help you build a sustainable travel healthcare career.
Built for Travel Nurses and Allied Professionals
Healthforce is designed around the needs of today’s travel healthcare workforce. We make it easier for clinicians to move quickly, stay informed, and access strong opportunities across the country.
- Quick submissions to open jobs
- Access to multiple job options at once
- Flexible assignment locations
- Ongoing support throughout your contract
Whether you are searching for your next assignment or planning your first travel job, our team is here to help you move forward with confidence.
Start Your Next Travel Assignment
Healthforce is actively hiring travel nurses and allied healthcare professionals for assignments nationwide.
Apply today to connect with a recruiter and explore current travel nursing and allied health job opportunities.
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