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Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - Acute-Care Hospital Travel Job in Salem, MA | 13-Week Contract
Apply for a Registered Respiratory Therapist travel job in Salem, Massachusetts, with consistent night shifts, 36 guaranteed hours per week, and acute-care hospital experience across intensive care and medical-surgical settings. Located on Massachusetts' scenic North Shore, Salem combines a vibrant waterfront community with convenient access to Boston and the region's rich history and culture.
Registered Respiratory Therapist Job Details
Location: Salem, Massachusetts
Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,730-$1,860
Assignment: 13-week travel respiratory therapy contract
Start Date: November 1, 2026
End Date: January 30, 2027
Schedule: 12-hour night shifts, 7:00 PM-7:30 AM
Hours: 36 guaranteed hours per week
Setting: Acute-care hospital respiratory care department
Patient Care Areas: Intensive care and medical-surgical units
Charting System: EPIC
Registered Respiratory Therapist Job Requirements Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential
Active Massachusetts Respiratory Therapist license
Associate degree or bachelor's degree in respiratory therapy
At least 2 years of acute-care respiratory therapy experience in one location
Previous travel respiratory therapist experience preferred; candidates should have strong adaptability in hospital environments
Demonstrated experience managing mechanical ventilation in an acute-care setting
Ability to draw and interpret arterial blood gases
Strong clinical judgment, communication, and teamwork skills
Registered Respiratory Therapist Responsibilities Provide respiratory care for patients in intensive care and medical-surgical units
Assess, monitor, and treat patients with respiratory conditions
Manage and troubleshoot mechanical ventilation, including PB980 ventilators
Use Hamilton T1 transport ventilators during patient transfers and transport-related care
Draw arterial blood gases and communicate results to the care team
Collaborate with nurses, physicians, and other clinicians to support safe, effective patient care
Document assessments, interventions, and outcomes accurately in EPIC
Respond effectively to changes in patient respiratory status and urgent clinical needs
Apply now for this Registered Respiratory Therapist travel opportunity in Salem, Massachusetts, and join an experienced acute-care respiratory care team.
Benefits
401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
Equal Opportunity
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Worksite address
salem, MA, 01971, US
Who can apply
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