Travel Respiratory Therapist Jobs
Travel Respiratory Therapist jobs are open across hospitals, long-term acute care facilities, and home health agencies, from new-grad to senior level, with specializations in mechanical ventilation, neonatal and pediatric care, and pulmonary diagnostics. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Assignment Overview
- Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
- Hours: 36 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Dec 7, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 2
Description
American Traveler is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist for a night shift travel assignment requiring 1+ years of recent specialty experience.
Details
- Respiratory department setting
- 13-week assignment length
- Night shift hours, 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM
- Up to 5 days of RTO allowed, which must be made up during the assignment
Requirements
- Minimum 1 year of recent experience in the specialty being submitted
- Active license required at time of consideration, license required if applicable
- Certifications must not expire within the first 30 days of assignment unless renewal documentation is provided
- Valid U.S. Social Security Number required
- No employment gaps of 90+ days within the past 12 months
Additional Information
- First-time travelers may be considered
- Local candidates may be considered within a 50-mile radius of the facility
- Candidates residing within 50 miles of the facility are limited to 3 consecutive 13-week contracts before requiring a 1-year separation or transfer to a facility outside the radius
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
- Hours: 36 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Dec 7, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 2
Description
American Traveler is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist for a night shift travel assignment requiring 1+ years of recent specialty experience.
Details
- Respiratory department setting
- 13-week assignment length
- Night shift hours, 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM
- Up to 5 days of RTO allowed, which must be made up during the assignment
Requirements
- Minimum 1 year of recent experience in the specialty being submitted
- Active license required at time of consideration, license required if applicable
- Certifications must not expire within the first 30 days of assignment unless renewal documentation is provided
- Valid U.S. Social Security Number required
- No employment gaps of 90+ days within the past 12 months
Additional Information
- First-time travelers may be considered
- Local candidates may be considered within a 50-mile radius of the facility
- Candidates residing within 50 miles of the facility are limited to 3 consecutive 13-week contracts before requiring a 1-year separation or transfer to a facility outside the radius
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Who's Hiring
- American Traveler249
- Voyage Health43V
- FirstChoice13F
- Trinity Health6
- Healthforce5
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in travel respiratory therapist jobs.
- Active RRT or CRT credential issued by the NBRC
- Current state respiratory therapist licensure in the assignment state
- Minimum one to two years of clinical experience in acute care settings
- Proficiency with mechanical ventilation management across multiple patient populations
- BLS certification required, with ACLS preferred for ICU and critical care roles
- Ability to complete facility-specific competency assessments before the assignment start date
Tips for Your Travel Respiratory Therapist Job Search
List every credential you hold
Your resume should call out your RRT or CRT credential, state licensure, and any specialty certifications like NPS or ACCS front and center. Travel agencies and hospitals scan for these before reading anything else on your application.
Highlight your ventilator experience clearly
Specify the ventilator platforms you've managed, such as Puritan Bennett, Maquet, or Hamilton, and the patient populations you've treated. Generic 'mechanical ventilation experience' won't stand out the way a specific platform list will.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists travel respiratory therapist openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target facilities matching your clinical background
A Level I trauma center and a critical access hospital need very different skill sets. Applying to facilities where your specialty, whether NICU, adult ICU, or pulmonary rehab, matches their caseload puts you at the front of the shortlist.
Prepare for competency-based clinical interviews
Travel RT interviews often include scenario questions on rapid weaning protocols, managing acute respiratory failure, or responding to ventilator alarms. Walk through your clinical reasoning out loud rather than just describing what you would do.
Negotiate your housing stipend and shift structure together
When reviewing a travel offer, ask about tax-free stipend eligibility and confirm whether the posted shift differential applies to nights and weekends. Locking down both before accepting prevents surprises once you're on assignment.
Travel Respiratory Therapist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most travel respiratory therapists?
American Traveler, Voyage Health, and FirstChoice are hiring the most travel respiratory therapists right now, with openings concentrated in Florida, Ohio, and Iowa, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand tends to be highest at large health systems managing seasonal census surges and ongoing staffing gaps in critical care units.
How many travel respiratory therapist jobs are remote?
About 25% of travel respiratory therapist openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of most RT roles. The sub-areas most compatible with remote work include telehealth respiratory consultations, utilization review, and case management positions that do not require direct bedside patient care.
How do you become a travel respiratory therapist?
Start by completing an accredited respiratory therapy program and passing the NBRC exams to earn your CRT or RRT credential. Obtain licensure in your home state, then build at least one to two years of acute care experience. After that, apply to travel assignments through job listings that match your specialty, complete facility credentialing, and obtain licensure in each assignment state before your start date.
Can you get a travel respiratory therapist job with limited experience?
Most travel assignments require at least one year of acute care experience because facilities expect you to work independently from day one with minimal orientation. If you're early in your career, focus on building ICU or emergency department hours in a staff position, earning your RRT credential, and adding a specialty certification like NPS or ACCS, all of which strengthen your competitiveness for travel roles.
What does the travel respiratory therapist interview process look like?
The process typically starts with a phone or video screen from the staffing coordinator to confirm credentials, experience, and availability. A clinical interview with a facility manager or charge RT follows, often including scenario-based questions on ventilator management and emergency protocols. Some facilities require a brief skills checklist or competency verification before extending a formal offer and beginning the credentialing paperwork.
Where can I find and apply to travel respiratory therapist jobs?
You can find and apply to travel respiratory therapist jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your credentials, specialty, and preferred location, then apply directly to each opening that fits your background.
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