Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist

Company: Connected Health Care
Location: Athens
Posted on: January 1, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Connected Health Care is seeking a travel Registered Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in Athens, Georgia. Job Description & Requirements - Specialty: Registered Respiratory Therapist - Discipline: Allied Health Professional - Start Date: 01/12/2026 - Duration: 13 weeks - 36 hours per week - Shift: 12 hours - Employment Type: Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) – 8-Week Contract /nLocation: Athens, MO /nSchedule: 3x12-Hour Night Shifts /nContract Length: 8 Weeks /nFacility: 42-Bed Long-Term Acute Care (LTAC) Hospital /nAgency: Connected Health Care /n/n Connected Health Care is seeking an experienced Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) for an 8-week contract at a reputable LTAC hospital in Athens, GA. This role is ideal for RRTs who excel in critical care and enjoy working in a collaborative, patient-focused environment. /n/n Please note: RRT candidates only — CRTs will not be considered. /n/n Position Highlights: /n• Fast-paced critical care environment /n• Night shift: 3x12s /n• Competitive weekly pay /n• Supportive clinical team and strong work culture /n/n Key Responsibilities: /n• Serve as a clinical resource across patient care units /n• Respond to Code Blue and Rapid Response events /n• Develop and implement individualized care plans /n• Perform invasive respiratory procedures /n• Administer respiratory medications and therapeutic gases /n• Monitor vital signs and patient progress /n• Operate and interpret monitoring equipment /n• Apply strong clinical judgment in all situations /n/n Requirements: /n• Active RRT license /n• Minimum of 1 year hospital experience (critical care preferred) /n• BLS & ACLS required (training available if needed) /n• Strong clinical, communication, and critical-thinking skills /n• Professional, reliable, and team-oriented /n• Detail-driven and adaptable /n/n If you're a dedicated RRT looking for your next contract role, Connected Health Care would love to connect with you. Apply today and take the next step in your travel career. /n Connected Healthcare Job ID 166826. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Contract - Registered Respiratory Therapist - Nights About Connected Health Care Connected Health Care is a nationally recognized healthcare recruiting and staffing agency specializing in travel nursing, travel allied health, interim leadership, per-diem staffing, and permanent placement. Our team of professional account managers, recruits, and credentialists are focused on providing you with the most fulfilling career path that aligns with your personal goals, whether you are traveling with us for a season or looking for a permanent place to call home. Benefits - Weekly pay - Holiday Pay - Guaranteed Hours - Continuing Education - 401k retirement plan - Company provided housing options - Cancelation protection - Mileage reimbursement - Referral bonus - Employee assistance programs - Medical benefits - Dental benefits - Vision benefits - Benefits start day 1 - License and certification reimbursement

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