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Travel Respiratory Therapist (RRT) – 15-Week Hospital Contract in Hilo, Hawaii

Join a hospital respiratory care team in Hilo, Hawaii, as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) and provide essential respiratory support to adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients. This 15-week travel respiratory therapist contract offers a consistent day-shift schedule, meaningful clinical work, and the opportunity to live on Hawai‘i Island, known for its lush landscapes, coastal scenery, and welcoming community.

Travel Respiratory Therapist Job Details

• Location: Hilo, Hawaii
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,850–$1,990
• Employment Type: Hospital travel contract
• Start Date: February 15, 2027
• Contract Duration: 15 weeks, through May 31, 2027
• Schedule: Three 12-hour day shifts per week
• Shift Duration: 12-hour days, approximately 6:30 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
• Hours: 36 scheduled hours per week; hours are not guaranteed
• Call: No call requirement
• Onboarding: Candidates must be available to arrive before the assignment start date for required employee health clearance.

Registered Respiratory Therapist Job Requirements

• At least 2 years of respiratory therapy experience; first-time travelers are not eligible for this assignment.
• Current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential
• Active Hawaii respiratory therapist license by the start of the assignment; candidates with a Hawaii license application already submitted may be considered.
• Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications
• NRP certification preferred
• Ability to provide respiratory care for adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients
• Proof of influenza vaccination or an approved medical or religious exception before the contract begins
• Strong patient assessment, critical-thinking, communication, and teamwork skills

Respiratory Therapist Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive respiratory care and continuous airway management for patients across the lifespan.
• Manage and support invasive ventilators and non-invasive ventilation therapies.
• Assess respiratory status, deliver respiratory treatments, and monitor patient responses.
• Collaborate with physicians and the interdisciplinary care team regarding respiratory treatment plans.
• Respond to respiratory emergencies and participate in CPR and resuscitation activities.
• Perform all aspects of respiratory therapy in accordance with professional standards and clinical protocols.
• Document patient care using computerized charting systems and safely manage respiratory therapy equipment, including PB 980, PB 840, V60, and Para Pac transport ventilators.

Apply now for this travel respiratory therapist opportunity in Hilo, Hawaii, and join a dedicated hospital healthcare team on Hawai‘i Island.

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.