
Hospital | Registered Respiratory Therapist
- Agency
- GHR Healthcare
- Location
- Newport, VT
- Job type
- Travel
- Profession
- Respiratory Therapist
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Sep 16, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $50.28
- Weekly
- $1,810
- Yearly (full-time)
- $94,120
- Start date
- November 2, 2026
This job pays about $50.28/hour — 25% above the median for Respiratory Therapist jobs in Vermont ($40.30/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 Vermont right now
- 39 open Respiratory Therapist jobs in Vermont from 7 agencies, 11 of them in Newport.
- Pay in these listings: $45.53 – $76.84/hour, median $60.70/hour.
- Typical Respiratory Therapist pay in Vermont: $40.30/hour ($83,824/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: AHS Staffing ($63.48/hour across 4 jobs).
Job description
Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) Job – Newport, Vermont
Join a supportive respiratory therapy team in Newport, Vermont, and make a meaningful impact in a 25-bed critical access hospital. This travel Registered Respiratory Therapist job offers night shift work, strong teamwork, and the chance to enjoy the scenic Northeast Kingdom while delivering high-quality patient care.
Job Details
- Position: Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
- Employment Type: Travel Respiratory Therapist
- Location: Newport, Vermont
- Setting: Hospital Respiratory Therapy / Acute Care
- Facility Type: 25-bed Critical Access Hospital
- Contract Length: 24 weeks
- Start Date: November 2, 2026
- Shift: 6:00 PM - 6:00 AM, 12-hour night shift
- Shifts per Week: 3
- Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
- Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,810 - $1,940
- Call: No call required
Job Requirements
- Active credentialing as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
- Cardiopulmonary certification or equivalent respiratory therapy credentials
- Experience in a hospital, acute care, or critical access hospital setting
- Ability to work independently and collaborate within a patient-focused healthcare team
- Willingness to attend scheduled department education sessions
- Comfort working night shifts and every other weekend
Responsibilities
- Provide high-quality respiratory care to patients across the hospital setting
- Perform respiratory therapy assessments, treatments, and interventions
- Support patients with a variety of cardiopulmonary needs
- Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other clinical team members to optimize patient outcomes
- Maintain accurate documentation and follow established clinical protocols
- Participate in department education sessions and ongoing professional development
- Contribute to a positive, patient-centered care environment during overnight coverage
Why Consider This Vermont Respiratory Therapy Job?
- Travel healthcare opportunity in beautiful Newport, VT
- Work in a supportive acute care hospital environment
- Enjoy the outdoors in Vermont’s Northeast Kingdom
- No call requirement and a consistent night shift schedule
Apply now for this Registered Respiratory Therapist travel job in Newport, Vermont, and join a healthcare team dedicated to excellent patient care.
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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