Job Opportunity – Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) – Santa Rosa, CA 95405
Start Date: November 16, 2026
Location: Santa Rosa, California
Schedule: Night shift, 3x12-hour shifts (6:30 PM - 5:00 AM). 13-week assignment through February 15, 2027. Flexibility to float to nearby locations as needed. Must commit to working 3 of 5 major holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, New Year's Day).
Highlights:- Work in a regional trauma center environment with diverse patient populations including adults, pediatrics, geriatrics, and infants
- Utilize advanced respiratory equipment including Drager V800 Ventilators, V60 BiPAP, Vapotherm, IPV and Cough Assist, and Ambu Bronch Scopes
- Operate under RCP protocols with autonomy to evaluate, assess, and treat patients using critical thinking skills
- Comprehensive interdisciplinary support including physical therapy, pharmacy, rapid response teams, and radiology
- 40 hours of paid orientation to ensure successful onboarding
- Opportunity to work with a wide range of respiratory conditions and patient diagnoses
Requirements:- Active California RRT license or compact license (must be in hand at time of submission)
- Current certifications: ACLS, BLS, NRP, PALS, and RRT
- Minimum 2 years of respiratory therapy experience required
- Epic charting system experience required
- Community hospital experience required; Trauma Level I or II experience preferred
- Proficiency in adult critical care, mechanical ventilation, BiPAP/CPAP, high flow nasal cannula, arterial blood gas interpretation, and airway management
- Two professional references covering 1 year within the last 3 years
- Clean background check required
Why Join Us?This travel respiratory therapist position offers the opportunity to work in a well-equipped regional trauma center with comprehensive interdisciplinary support and advanced respiratory technology. You'll gain valuable experience across multiple patient age groups while working with a collaborative healthcare team. Competitive compensation package with structured scheduling and professional development opportunities in a dynamic clinical environment.