American Traveler is seeking a travel Registered Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in Tallahassee, Florida.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Registered Respiratory Therapist
- Discipline: Allied Health Professional
- Start Date: ASAP
- 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: Jun 15, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with at least 2 years of critical care and emergency care experience for a 13-week day shift travel assignment at an acute-care hospital in Tallahassee, FL.
Details
- 266-bed acute-care hospital with a full respiratory therapy department that rotates through all inpatient floors and two 10-bed ICUs
- Procedures performed include aerosol treatments, BiPAP management, and ventilator management
- Equipment includes Puritan Bennett 980 ventilators, Vapotherm, Philips V60+, and Siemens EPOC bedside ABG analyzers
- Documents using Meditech EMR
- Day shift: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
- Minimum of three 12-hour shifts per week with rotating weekends
- Rotating float throughout all inpatient units
Requirements
- Active RRT license and certification required; FL license required if applicable
- Minimum 2 years of experience in respiratory therapy, with critical care and emergency care experience required
- Must have active experience in the specialty within the last 6 months
- Required certifications: ACLS, BLS, PALS, NRP (AHA or ARC accepted; no certifications expiring within the first 30 days of the assignment start)
- SSN and DOB required for consideration — no Canadian SSNs accepted
- Two professional references required
- No gaps in work history of 90 days or more within the past 12 months
- Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility; local candidates are not eligible
Additional Information
- RTs rotate through all floors and both ICUs, working at the top of their licenses including performing intubations, arterial line insertions, and bedside bronchoscopy assists
- The RT team participates in daily interdisciplinary nursing unit rounding and collaborates closely with multiple clinical disciplines
- The respiratory therapy department consists of 30 experienced colleagues with varying levels of expertise
- Patient experience standards include use of AIDET communication framework
- Scrubs required
American Traveler Job ID #P-714146. 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.
