American Traveler is seeking a local contract Registered Respiratory Therapist for a local contract job in Athens, Georgia.
Job Description & Requirements • Specialty: Registered Respiratory Therapist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Start Date: 06/29/2026
• Duration: 12 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Local Contract
Assignment Overview • Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jun 29, 2026
• Length: 12 weeks
• Openings: 1
Description American Traveler is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with a minimum of 1 year of experience for a night shift position at a large medical center with a broad patient population from neonates to geriatrics.
Details • Full-service hospital setting covering all floors, including a 30-bed ICU, 25-bed Open Heart unit, 25-bed NICU, 47-bed med/surg unit, and a 5-trauma bay ED
• Patient population spans neonates to geriatrics
• Department operates 24/7 with 12–16 therapists on day shift and 10–13 therapists on nights
• Performs ventilator management, BiPAP management, medicated aerosol treatments, intubation, ABG draws and analysis, CPT, Nitric oxide therapy, and COVID patient management
• Open heart patient care is part of the scope of practice
• EMR: Epic (experience required); ventilator experience required with Servo I, GE, Hamilton, and PB840
• Night shift, 3x12-hour shifts (19:00–07:00)
• Every other weekend required
• Floating within the facility and scope of practice as needed
• No on-call requirements
Requirements • Active RRT credential required
• Active GA State Respiratory Therapy License required (license required if applicable)
• Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications required
• Minimum 1 year of respiratory therapy experience required
• Experience with Epic EMR required
• Hands-on experience with Servo I, GE, Hamilton, and PB840 ventilators required
• First-time travelers are not eligible for this position
• Copies of all required certifications must be provided for consideration
• Two supervisory references (manager level or above; charge nurses not accepted) are highly preferred for consideration
Additional Information • Provide respiratory therapy services across multiple units including ICU, Open Heart, NICU, and the ED
• Scrub color: any color except all-red or all-navy-blue uniforms
• RTO maximum of 7 days for the assignment; RTO cannot be requested during the first week of the assignment
• Holiday coverage is expected: if one or two major holidays fall within the assignment period, the traveler is expected to work all of them; if three major holidays fall within the assignment period, the traveler is expected to work two
• Major holidays include Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving/Black Friday, Christmas Eve/Christmas Day, and New Year's Eve/New Year's Day
• No schedule change requests or alternate shift arrangements are permitted; the posted night shift is firm
• Travelers must have been away from all facilities in this health system for a full year before returning as a traveler
• Local candidates are accepted at the same rate
• No special scheduling requests are allowed for this position
American Traveler Job ID #LP-715833. 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.
12 months of experience required $46.78 per HOUR Employment Type: CONTRACTOR