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Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) – Travel Hospital Assignment in Hilo, Hawaii

Explore a travel respiratory therapist opportunity in Hilo, Hawaii, providing hospital-based respiratory care to adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients. This 15-week Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) assignment offers experienced clinicians the chance to support diverse respiratory care needs in a scenic community known for its lush tropical surroundings, welcoming atmosphere, and access to Hawaii Island’s natural beauty.

Travel Respiratory Therapist Job Details

• Location: Hilo, Hawaii
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,850–$1,990
• Assignment Type: Travel respiratory therapy assignment
• Duration: 15 weeks
• Start Date: October 26, 2026
• End Date: February 8, 2027
• Shift: Day shift, 6:30 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
• Schedule: Three 12-hour shifts per week, 36 hours weekly
• Shift Duration: 12 hours
• Openings: 4
• Scheduling Note: Hours are not guaranteed.
• Pre-Assignment Requirement: Candidates must be available to arrive on the Thursday before the start date for an employee health appointment on Friday.

Registered Respiratory Therapist Job Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of respiratory therapy experience
• Experience caring for adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential
• Active Hawaii respiratory therapist license required by the start of the assignment; candidates without an active license must have an application submitted upon acceptance
• Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications
• NRP certification preferred
• Prior travel assignment experience required; first-time travelers are not eligible
• Proof of influenza vaccination or an approved medical or religious exemption is required before the assignment begins

Travel Respiratory Therapist Responsibilities

• Provide continuous airway management and comprehensive respiratory care
• Manage and support invasive ventilators and non-invasive ventilation systems
• Deliver respiratory therapy services to adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients
• Collaborate with physicians and the interdisciplinary care team regarding respiratory status and treatment plans
• Provide respiratory support during cardiopulmonary resuscitation and other urgent clinical situations
• Perform all aspects of hospital-based respiratory therapy in accordance with clinical standards and patient needs
• Document patient care using computerized charting systems
• Work with equipment including PB 980 and PB 840 ventilators, V60 systems, and Para PAC transport ventilators

Apply now for this Registered Respiratory Therapist travel assignment in Hilo, Hawaii, and bring your respiratory care expertise to a hospital-based healthcare 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.