American Traveler is seeking a travel Registered Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in Burlington, Vermont.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Registered Respiratory Therapist
- Discipline: Allied Health Professional
- Start Date: 07/30/2026
- Duration: 4 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
- Hours: 36 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Jul 30, 2026
- Length: 4 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with experience across NICU, PICU, Adult ICU, and general pediatric and adult units for a 4-week night shift contract at an academic teaching hospital in Burlington, VT.
Details
- Inpatient respiratory therapy position at an academic teaching hospital
- Patient population spans NICU, PICU, Adult ICU, and adult and pediatric general units
- 12-hour night shifts, 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM, 36 hours per week
- Monday through Sunday scheduling with no block schedules
- Weekend work required as needed
- No on-call or charge responsibilities
- No floating required
- Epic EMR used; recent experience is required
Requirements
- RRT credential required; CRT will not be accepted
- Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications required
- Minimum 1 year of clinical experience required
- Experience across NICU, PICU, Adult ICU, and adult and pediatric general units required
- Teaching hospital experience required
- Epic EMR experience within the past 2 years required
- Two professional references required from a Nurse Manager and/or Supervisor — at least one from within the past 6 months and one from within the past year of employment
- License required if applicable
- A personal or rental vehicle is strongly recommended, as public transportation is not accessible in this area
Additional Information
- Prior travel experience is preferred but not required — first-time travelers will be considered
- All specialties worked must be thoroughly documented within each individual employment entry in work history
- All work history must include facility bed count, EMR, and facility type
- Employment gaps of more than 90 days must be explained
- Local candidates are accepted; pay rates are tiered based on distance from the facility — travel (101+ miles), radius (51–100 miles), and local (50 miles or less)
- SSN and DOB are required for consideration
- Schedule flexibility is a must
American Traveler Job ID #P-732637. 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.