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Lansing, Michigan

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) (Days)

Respiratory TherapistIncludes callIncludes weekendsContract

Listed compensation

$26/hr + $1,064/wk stipend

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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

Ventilator managementICU careER careABG analysisPatient educationEquipment maintenanceMultitasking

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).

Top Respiratory Therapist Jobs

6 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution6 jobs

3
<$120k
0
$120k-130k
3
$130k-140k

Annual compensation range

Work-Life Balance Distribution6 jobs

0
1-2
0
3-4
1
5-6
5
7-8
0
9-10

Higher = better work-life balance

#1

Respiratory Therapist

Sutter Health · Sacramento, California

$47.68-$66.75/hr
#2

Respiratory Therapist

Northwell · Terryville, New York

$80k-$136k
#3

RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist

$58-$63/hr
#4

Respiratory Therapist

$35.94-$55.43/hr
+ 4 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 3.0
Higher than about 5 in 10 of 3,671 Respiratory Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10. Shaded area = share of comparable listings scoring below this one.

  • Includes call
  • Includes weekends

Living in Lansing

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$193k
Typical market rent
$1,222/mo
Residents’ average commute
19 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
95.0
State income tax
Up to 4.3%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Lansing-East Lansing, MI metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Mobile Health Team

Staffing and Recruiting
Chicago, Illinois
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Weekly Pay
Dedicated Recruiter Support
Streamlined Onboarding
Non-taxed Stipend ($1,064/week)