Travel Respiratory Therapist - Registered RT/RRT

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jul 27, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with critical care and pediatric experience for a night shift travel position at a Level III trauma center in Farmington, NM.

Details

• Work in a Respiratory Care Services department at a 194-bed Level III trauma center serving the Four Corners region of New Mexico, Arizona, Colorado, and Utah
• Specialties covered include critical care, ICU, general respiratory modalities, trauma, rapid response team, and stroke team
• Patient population spans newborn to geriatric, with occasional general pediatric care responsibilities
• Equipment includes PB980, Vapotherm, Parapac, Respironics BiPAP V60, Fischer & Paykel Bubble CPAP, and Opti-Flow
• EMR: Cerner
• Night shift, 7P–7A
• Rotating weekend hours
• No call requirements
• No floating required
• 13-week contract

Requirements

• RRT credential required — CRTs will not be considered
• State of New Mexico RT license required if applicable
• Associate's degree in Respiratory Therapy required
• Minimum 2 years of experience required
• Critical care, ICU, and/or ED experience required
• Pediatric experience required
• Current certifications: BLS and ACLS

Additional Information

• Provide respiratory therapy services across critical care, ICU, trauma, rapid response, and stroke team settings
• Role includes participation on the Rapid Response Team and Stroke Team
• Skills checklist and area-specific competency exam required for consideration
• The facility is located in Farmington, NM, situated in the San Juan River Valley with access to outdoor recreation including hiking, kayaking, and proximity to six National Parks
• Farmington is approximately 1 hour from Durango, CO and 3 hours from Albuquerque, NM