Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) – Hospital Night Shift | Hilo, Hawaii

Join a hospital-based respiratory therapy team in Hilo, Hawaii, as a Travel Respiratory Therapist providing critical care for adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients. This 15-week travel healthcare assignment offers diverse clinical experience on Hawaii’s Big Island, surrounded by tropical landscapes, ocean views, and abundant outdoor adventures.

Travel Respiratory Therapist Job Details

• Location: Hilo, Hawaii 96720
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,850-$1,990
• Assignment Type: Travel respiratory therapy contract
• Contract Duration: 15 weeks
• Start Date: October 26, 2026
• Shift: Night shift, 6:30 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.
• Schedule: Three 12-hour shifts per week, approximately 36 hours weekly
• Hours: Hours are not guaranteed
• Call: No call required
• Pre-Assignment Requirement: Candidates must be available to arrive on Thursday, October 22, for a Friday employee health appointment before the assignment begins.

Registered Respiratory Therapist Job Requirements

• At least 2 years of respiratory therapy experience
• Previous travel assignment experience required; first assignments are not accepted
• Ability to provide respiratory care for adult, pediatric, and neonatal patient populations
• Active Hawaii Respiratory Therapy License by the start of the assignment
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential preferred
• Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications required
• NRP certification preferred
• Proof of influenza vaccination or an approved medical or religious exemption is required before the assignment begins

Respiratory Therapist Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive respiratory care and continuous airway management for patients across the lifespan
• Manage and support invasive and non-invasive ventilation, including PB 980, PB 840, and V60 ventilators
• Provide respiratory support during emergent and routine patient care situations
• Perform CPR and collaborate with physicians and the interdisciplinary healthcare team
• Assess patient respiratory status and implement appropriate respiratory therapy interventions
• Document respiratory care using computerized charting systems and follow medication-management procedures
• Support patient transport using specialized equipment, including Para Pac transport ventilators
• Deliver safe, compassionate care while adapting respiratory therapy interventions to adult, pediatric, and neonatal needs

Apply now for this Registered Respiratory Therapist travel contract in Hilo, Hawaii, and join a dedicated hospital respiratory therapy team on the Big 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.