Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) (Days)
Listed compensation
$26/hr + $1,064/wk stipend
Listing transparency4 of 6 stated
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- Employment & setting
- Contract
- Call expectations
- Includes call
- Weekends
- Includes weekends
Job Description
Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) (Nights)
Mobile Health Team Inc. is seeking an experienced Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) for a 13-week travel assignment in Lansing, MI.
- Contract Details
- Nights 6:30 PM - 7:00 AM 12/ 36 hour guarantee
- Start Date: 10/26/2026
- Contract: 13 Weeks
- Location: Lansing, MI
- Hourly Pay: $ 26.00
- Non-taxed Stipend: $ 1064.00
- Weekly Total Pay: $ 1766.00
- Weekend Requirements: Every third weekend
- On Call Requirements: Yes
- Nonbillable Hours: 12 hours
- Dress Code: Galaxy blue scrubs
- EMR: Cerner
Travel Policy: Anyone with a permanent address within a 35 mile radius of facility is considered a local traveler.
Key Responsibilities
- Performs therapeutic and diagnostic pulmonary and cardiovascular procedures.
- Responsible for the delivery of respiratory therapy and patient care following physician’s orders, hospital policies and procedures; and departmental standards of care and standards of practice.
- Evaluates patient/resident response to respiratory therapy and takes appropriate corrective action.
- Provides education to patients and staff regarding respiratory procedures, equipment operation, and safety precautions.
- Performs routine maintenance and service checks on equipment.
- Maintains records, reports, and other documentation related to the work.
Compensation
- Weekly Pay (hourly) + Non-taxed Stipend (if eligible)
- Pay package details provided upon offer
Requirements
Minimum Requirements
- Must have 2+ years of RRT experience
- Must have Ventilator, Bipap, ICU, ER, and ABG trained therapist
- Must have ACLS & NBRC certification
- Must pass a dysrhythmia test prior to working on the floor
- Must have and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification during employment
- Effective team skills including interaction, support, and respect are required.
- Strong organizational skills and ability to multitask
- Willingness to participate in continuing education and training programs
- Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently
- Excellent communication skills, professionalism, and reliability
Ability to learn and apply basic computer skills including locating and opening documents, completing forms, opening and sending e-mail messages.
Compliance/Screening (Pre-Start)
- Drug screen and background check (facility required)
- Additional facility onboarding forms as assigned
Benefits
- Why Work With Mobile Health Team Inc.:
- Weekly pay
- Dedicated recruiter support
- Streamlined onboarding & compliance guidance
- Transparent pay packages
- Opportunities for extensions and future assignments
- T69788
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Respiratory Therapy Career Context
Of the 40 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 60% have no call, 65% require no weekends.
Respiratory Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
The cost-of-living index for Michigan is 96.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$54k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $56k in an average-cost state. 61.8% of Michigan clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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