Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) – Acute-Care Hospital Travel Job in Salem, MA | 13-Week Contract

Apply for a Registered Respiratory Therapist travel job in Salem, Massachusetts, with consistent night shifts, 36 guaranteed hours per week, and acute-care hospital experience across intensive care and medical-surgical settings. Located on Massachusetts’ scenic North Shore, Salem combines a vibrant waterfront community with convenient access to Boston and the region’s rich history and culture.

Registered Respiratory Therapist Job Details

• Location: Salem, Massachusetts
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,730-$1,860
• Assignment: 13-week travel respiratory therapy contract
• Start Date: November 1, 2026
• End Date: January 30, 2027
• Schedule: 12-hour night shifts, 7:00 PM-7:30 AM
• Hours: 36 guaranteed hours per week
• Setting: Acute-care hospital respiratory care department
• Patient Care Areas: Intensive care and medical-surgical units
• Charting System: EPIC

Registered Respiratory Therapist Job Requirements

• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential
• Active Massachusetts Respiratory Therapist license
• Associate degree or bachelor’s degree in respiratory therapy
• At least 2 years of acute-care respiratory therapy experience in one location
• Previous travel respiratory therapist experience preferred; candidates should have strong adaptability in hospital environments
• Demonstrated experience managing mechanical ventilation in an acute-care setting
• Ability to draw and interpret arterial blood gases
• Strong clinical judgment, communication, and teamwork skills

Registered Respiratory Therapist Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory care for patients in intensive care and medical-surgical units
• Assess, monitor, and treat patients with respiratory conditions
• Manage and troubleshoot mechanical ventilation, including PB980 ventilators
• Use Hamilton T1 transport ventilators during patient transfers and transport-related care
• Draw arterial blood gases and communicate results to the care team
• Collaborate with nurses, physicians, and other clinicians to support safe, effective patient care
• Document assessments, interventions, and outcomes accurately in EPIC
• Respond effectively to changes in patient respiratory status and urgent clinical needs

Apply now for this Registered Respiratory Therapist travel opportunity in Salem, Massachusetts, and join an experienced acute-care respiratory care 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.