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Job description
American Traveler is seeking a travel Registered Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Job Description & Requirements
Specialty: Registered Respiratory Therapist
Discipline: Allied Health Professional
Start Date: 10/19/2026
Duration: 20 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, nights
Employment Type: Travel
Assignment Overview
Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
Hours: 36 hrs/wk
Start Date: Oct 19, 2026
Length: 20 weeks
Openings: 2
Description
American Traveler is seeking a Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - ECMO Specialist with 2+ years RRT experience and 1+ year of ECMO Specialist experience for a night shift position in adult critical care.
Details
Adult critical care unit at a Magnet-designated, teaching hospital with Level III trauma status
Patient ratio of 1:6
Uses Epic/Excellian charting system
Night shift schedule (3x12 hours, 18:30-07:00) with occasional day shift coverage as needed
Works every other weekend
Floating required within the hospital or to nearby affiliate hospitals as needed
No on-call requirement
Requirements
Minimum 2 years RRT experience and 1 year ECMO Specialist experience required
ACLS, BLS, PALS, and RRT certifications required
State license required if applicable
Adult critical care work setting experience required
Experience with airway management including intubation assist, extubation, tracheostomy care, and suctioning
Experience caring for patients with ARDS, aspiration, COVID, ECMO, fresh tracheostomy, pneumonia, and bronchoscopy
Medication administration experience including Albuterol, Atrovent, Mucomyst, Nitric Oxide, and others
Ventilator management skills including BiPAP, CPAP, SIMV, and weaning from mechanical ventilation
Arterial puncture and ABG drawing/interpretation experience required
Epic/Excellian charting experience required
Must live more than 100 miles from the facility to be considered
Pending license accepted but must be active by start date
1 supervisor reference required for consideration
Additional Information
ECMO Specialist providing protocol-driven ECMO oxygen therapy and critical care respiratory support
Perform chest physiotherapy, nebulizer treatments, and pulmonary hygiene procedures
Assist with patient transport, including inter-departmental and ambulance transport
First-time travelers accepted if they have at least 1 year of ECMO Specialist experience
Scrub color is Ceil Blue (provided) or Olive Green (traveler's own)
Returning staff must have been gone at least 3 months since last worked as perm staff or per diem
RTO ideally no more than 5 days
Local candidates not accepted due to 100-mile radius requirement
American Traveler Job ID #P- . Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel Respiratory Therapist - Registered RT/RRT
About American Traveler
With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.
With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.
American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.
With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.
Worksite address
minneapolis, MN, 55400, US
Who can apply
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