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Hospital | Registered Respiratory Therapist

GHR HealthcareSpringfield, MATravel
Agency
GHR Healthcare
Location
Springfield, MA
Job type
Travel
Profession
Respiratory Therapist
Industry
Nursing & Healthcare
Posted
Oct 14, 2026

Pay breakdown

Hourly
$55.69
Weekly
$2,005
Yearly (full-time)
$104,260
Contract length
13 weeks
Start date
November 2, 2026

This job pays about $55.69/hour — 13% above the median for Respiratory Therapist jobs in Massachusetts ($49.12/hour). The total includes tax-free housing and meal stipends, which staff jobs don't pay, so take-home pay is usually higher than the hourly figure suggests.

Estimated from the weekly pay in the listing, 36 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.

Respiratory Therapist jobs in Massachusetts right now

  • 50 open Respiratory Therapist jobs in Massachusetts from 7 agencies, 8 of them in Springfield.
  • Pay in these listings: $10.00 – $111/hour, median $65.06/hour.
  • Typical Respiratory Therapist pay in Massachusetts: $49.12/hour ($102,170/year, BLS).
  • Highest median pay: Care Team Solutions ($68.31/hour across 5 jobs).

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Job description

Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) – Hospital Respiratory Therapy in Springfield, MA

Join a high-acuity hospital respiratory therapy team as a Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) in Springfield, Massachusetts. This 13-week travel contract offers day shifts, competitive weekly pay, and the opportunity to provide critical-care respiratory support across adult hospital settings in the scenic Pioneer Valley.

Travel Respiratory Therapist Job Details

  • Location: Springfield, Massachusetts
  • Setting: Hospital respiratory therapy; adult acute-care and critical-care environments
  • Assignment Type: Travel respiratory therapist contract
  • Start Date: November 2, 2026
  • End Date: January 31, 2027
  • Duration: 13 weeks
  • Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,930–$2,080
  • Schedule: Three 12-hour day shifts per week; 36 hours per week
  • Work Environment: Fast-paced, high-acuity hospital setting

Registered Respiratory Therapist Job Requirements

  • At least 1 year of professional respiratory therapy experience required
  • Adult ICU or critical-care experience required
  • Respiratory Therapist certification or credential appropriate for practice in Massachusetts
  • Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential preferred
  • At least 3 years of critical-care or acute-care experience preferred
  • Demonstrated mechanical ventilator management experience required
  • Neonatal respiratory care experience preferred
  • Emergency department experience preferred
  • Strong teamwork, communication, and clinical decision-making skills
  • Ability to remain effective in a fast-paced, high-acuity hospital environment

Respiratory Therapist Responsibilities

  • Provide comprehensive respiratory care to adult patients in hospital, acute-care, and critical-care settings
  • Manage and monitor mechanical ventilation while adjusting therapy according to patient condition and clinical orders
  • Assess respiratory status, interpret clinical findings, and communicate changes to the care team
  • Deliver respiratory treatments and support airway management procedures
  • Collaborate with nurses, physicians, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care
  • Respond effectively to urgent and emergent respiratory needs, including those arising in the emergency department
  • Document assessments, interventions, patient responses, and respiratory equipment checks accurately
  • Promote safe, compassionate, and evidence-based respiratory care throughout the assignment

Apply now for this Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist opportunity in Springfield, Massachusetts, and join a high-acuity healthcare team in the Pioneer Valley.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

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