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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
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.
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Worksite address
ukiah, CA, 95482, US
Who can apply
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