
Hospital | Registered Respiratory Therapist
- Agency
- GHR Healthcare
- Location
- Springfield, MA
- Job type
- Travel
- Profession
- Respiratory Therapist
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Oct 8, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $55.75
- Weekly
- $2,230
- Yearly (full-time)
- $115,960
- Start date
- November 1, 2026
This job pays about $55.75/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, 40 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).
Job description
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) Travel Contract – Springfield, Massachusetts
Seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist for a hospital-based travel respiratory therapist job in Springfield, Massachusetts. Join an acute and critical care team supporting the Emergency Department and Intensive Care Unit while providing compassionate care for patients with complex respiratory needs. This travel assignment offers a consistent evening schedule, every-other-weekend coverage, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a vibrant Pioneer Valley community with convenient access to cultural attractions, dining, and year-round outdoor recreation.
Respiratory Therapist Job Details
- Position: Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
- Healthcare Setting: Hospital, acute care, and critical care
- Location: Springfield, Massachusetts
- Assignment Type: Travel respiratory therapist contract
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,150–$2,310
- Start Date: November 1, 2026
- Contract Duration: Approximately 19 weeks
- Schedule: 5 shifts per week, 40 hours per week
- Shift Duration: 8-hour evening shifts, approximately 3:00 p.m.–11:30 p.m.
- Weekend Coverage: Every other weekend
- On-Call Requirement: None
- Additional Scheduling: Candidates open to flexing may be considered for 48-hour workweeks
Registered Respiratory Therapist Job Requirements
- At least 1 year of acute care respiratory therapy or respiratory care experience
- Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential preferred
- Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) candidates with critical care experience may also be considered
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification preferred
- Ability to provide respiratory therapy and respiratory care in hospital environments, including the Emergency Department and Intensive Care Unit
Respiratory Therapist Responsibilities
- Deliver comprehensive respiratory therapy and patient care across acute care and critical care settings
- Support respiratory care needs in the Emergency Department and Intensive Care Unit
- Assess patients, monitor respiratory status, and implement appropriate treatment plans
- Operate and troubleshoot respiratory care equipment in accordance with clinical standards
- Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other members of the interdisciplinary healthcare team
- Document assessments, interventions, and patient responses accurately and in a timely manner
- Provide safe, compassionate, and evidence-based care during scheduled evening shifts and weekend rotations
Apply now for this Registered Respiratory Therapist travel contract in Springfield, Massachusetts, and join a dedicated hospital 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.
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