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Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) Travel Job – Acute Care Hospital in Albany, Georgia

Join an experienced respiratory care team as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) in Albany, Georgia. This adult critical care travel assignment is ideal for a confident respiratory therapist who is comfortable managing ventilators, responding to emergencies, and performing intubations in a high-volume acute care hospital environment.

Travel Respiratory Therapist Job Details

• Location: Albany, Georgia (ZIP 31701), a welcoming Southwest Georgia community offering a comfortable setting for work and daily life
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,590–$1,700
• Assignment Type: Travel respiratory therapy assignment
• Assignment Duration: Approximately 17 weeks, from November 16, 2026, through March 15, 2027
• Schedule: 3 shifts per week; 36 guaranteed hours per week
• Shift Duration: 12-hour day shifts, approximately 7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
• Shift Pattern: Friday–Sunday weekend team
• Call: None
• Patient Population: Adult patients, with pediatric care as assigned; NICU services are managed separately
• Clinical Environment: Acute care hospital with adult critical care services and 24/7 physician or advanced practice provider coverage
• Charting System: MEDITECH
• Equipment: Servo ventilators, including U and I models

Registered Respiratory Therapist Job Requirements

• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential through the NBRC
• At least 2 years of respiratory therapy experience, including adult critical care experience
• At least 1 previous travel assignment
• Experience in a hospital environment with 300 or more beds preferred
• Current Georgia respiratory therapist license
• Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications
• NRP certification may be required for assignments involving NICU coverage
• Demonstrated competence with adult ICU care, mechanical ventilation, arterial blood gas (ABG) interpretation, and airway management
• Confidence performing or assisting with emergency intubation and responding to critical patient conditions
• Ability to manage a high-volume workload and collaborate effectively with nurses, providers, and other members of the care team

Respiratory Therapist Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive respiratory therapy care for adult acute care and critical care patients
• Manage mechanical ventilation, BiPAP, CPAP, Vapotherm, heated aerosol therapy, and tracheostomy care
• Perform airway management and participate as a first-line responder for emergency intubations
• Collect and interpret arterial blood gases, identify critical values, and communicate changes promptly to the clinical team
• Perform nebulizer treatments, chest physiotherapy, bedside pulmonary function testing, and other standard respiratory therapy procedures
• Support bronchoscopies and assist with advanced airway procedures
• Place arterial lines in the ICU after facility orientation and training
• Make informed recommendations regarding ventilator management and escalate concerns about patient status
• Care for patients with COPD, CHF, pneumonia, respiratory failure, ARDS, cancer, and other complex cardiopulmonary conditions
• Manage assigned airways and prioritize care effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Document respiratory therapy care accurately in MEDITECH and collaborate with the respiratory therapy team, nursing staff, and providers

Apply now for this Registered Respiratory Therapist travel assignment in Albany, Georgia, and join a collaborative acute care 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.