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Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) Travel Jobs – Sacramento, California Hospital Contract

Join a collaborative respiratory care team as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) in Sacramento, California. This on-site travel respiratory therapy contract offers experienced clinicians the opportunity to provide care for adult, pediatric, neonatal, and geriatric patients in a busy hospital setting. Located in the 95816 area, Sacramento provides convenient access to cultural attractions, restaurants, parks, and outdoor recreation.

Travel Respiratory Therapist Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,820–$1,950
• Location: Sacramento, California
• Healthcare Setting: Hospital-based respiratory care
• Start Date: November 16, 2026
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks, ending February 15, 2027
• Schedule: Three 12-hour night shifts per week
• Shift Hours: 6:45 p.m. – 7:15 a.m.
• Weekly Hours: 36 hours
• Weekend Coverage: Every other weekend
• Patient Population: Infants, children, adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients
• Position Type: On-site travel respiratory therapy assignment

Registered Respiratory Therapist Job Requirements

• At least 2 years of recent respiratory therapy experience
• Current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential
• Valid California Respiratory Care Practitioner license or credential
• NRBC credential as required for the assignment
• Current BLS and PALS certifications from an accepted provider
• Previous travel respiratory therapist assignment experience
• Recent experience using Epic electronic medical records (EMR)
• Strong pediatric and adult critical care experience, including emergency department care
• Ability to work night shifts and provide every-other-weekend coverage

Respiratory Therapist Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory care across telemetry, emergency, pediatric, and other hospital units as assigned
• Assess patients and develop, implement, and evaluate individualized respiratory treatment plans
• Manage oxygen therapy, aerosol treatments, nebulizers, inhaled medications, and airway clearance therapies
• Support patients requiring mechanical ventilation, CPAP, BiPAP, HFNC, SIMV, T-piece, and tracheostomy care
• Assist with intubation, extubation, bronchoscopy, emergency airway management, and critical care procedures
• Perform arterial punctures and collect and interpret arterial blood gases
• Provide care for patients experiencing respiratory distress, pneumonia, ARDS, RSV, cystic fibrosis, and other pulmonary conditions
• Monitor ventilators, troubleshoot high-pressure alarms, and assist with weaning from mechanical ventilation
• Perform suctioning, pulmonary hygiene, chest physiotherapy, and airway placement as clinically indicated
• Collaborate with nurses, physicians, and interdisciplinary team members to promote safe, effective patient care
• Document assessments, interventions, and patient responses accurately in Epic

Apply now for this Registered Respiratory Therapist travel contract in Sacramento, California, and join a hospital respiratory care team serving diverse patient populations.

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.