Job Description
Overview
Respiratory Therapist (Registered Respiratory Therapist) in Ukiah, California, starting October 12, 2026 for a 13-week travel assignment in a short-term acute care hospital setting. Weekly pay ranges from $1,897 to $1,979 per week, with guaranteed hours of 36 per week. Shift is night duty on a 3x12 schedule (5:00 PM–5:30 AM). This is a travel - temporary assignment.
Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $1,897–$1,979 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 36 hours per week
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: Night, 3x12-hour shifts (5:00 PM–5:30 AM)
- Start date: October 12, 2026
- Setting: Short-term acute care hospital
- Assignment type: Travel - temporary
Responsibilities
- Assess and document the appropriateness of prescribed respiratory therapy and adjust per department policy.
- Administer aerosolized therapies and oxygen therapy; monitor and document patient response.
- Provide care to adult and geriatric patients, including those on ventilatory support; manage ventilator settings as directed and assist with weaning as appropriate.
- Perform arterial blood gas draws per policy and physician orders; ensure timely processing and charting.
- Complete documentation in electronic medical records, maintain flow sheets, and assist with department records and charges; participate in training or supervision of new staff as delegated.
- Collaborate with the care team to support safe, evidence-based respiratory care while maintaining patient safety and infection control practices.
Requirements
- Licenses/Certifications: California Respiratory Care Practitioner license; NBRC credentials (RRT or CRT) required; NBRC credentials accepted as part of eligibility.
- Certifications: Current BLS; ACLS; PALS; NRP certifications required by policy; PEARS preferred; NRP required.
- Experience: At least 2 years of recent critical care experience; strong comfort with adult and geriatric respiratory care; 3 years technical experience preferred.
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Respiratory Therapy or equivalent required; Master’s degree preferred.
- Additional: Current NBRC credential and the ability to work the listed night shift in a fast-paced acute care environment; no on-call obligations for this assignment.
- Location/Setting: Available to work in a hospital-based setting in Ukiah, CA.
Benefits and Support
- 24/7 recruiter and travel support
- Credentialing and compliance assistance
- Assignment coordination and onboarding support
- Guaranteed hours and weekly pay
- Dedicated assignment management throughout the placement
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Please note: Pay rates and guaranteed hours are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and confirmed hours will be discussed during the hiring process.
Job Tags
Weekly pay, Contract work, Temporary work, Shift work, Night shift