Local Travel Respiratory Therapist, RRT
Listed compensation
$62/hr
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- Contract
- Call expectations
- Not specified
- Weekends
- Not specified
Job Description
Employment Type
Part time
Shift
Description:
Position Purpose
Are you an experienced Respiratory Therapist looking for premium compensation and maximum flexibility? Explore FirstChoice – Trinity Health's mobile staffing solution! FirstChoice RT’s are utilized to fill short and long-term assignments throughout the health system, and we need you to be a part of this innovative program! Nationwide and Regional opportunities available!
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What you will do
Qualified and willing to float throughout the hospital and/or throughout multiple hospital locations and/or regions
Knows, understands, incorporates & demonstrates standard elements of professional practice per AARC guidelines.
- Acts independently & appropriately within, scope of knowledge & experience in practice area
- Retains accountability for delegation, choices, decisions & outcomes
- Collaborates with key stakeholders & contributes to quality & improvement practices & outcomes
- Exhibits agility & willingness to take on new & additional responsibilities
- Embraces new ideas & cultural differences while managing competing priorities
Minimum Qualifications
- Respiratory Therapist
- Graduate of a two-year advanced practitioner -Accredited Respiratory Therapist program: Registry eligible.
- Current RRT credential.
- Valid State License in Respiratory Care if required in the state you are working.
Interpersonal skills necessary to effectively communicate with patients, physicians and other health personnel and department management during all situations and in line with our mission and values.
- Analytical skills necessary to identify patient’s needs.
- Demonstrated basic computer skills in a Windows environment.
Position Highlights and Benefits
- Premium Pay
- Flexible Scheduling
- Travel and Per Diem opportunities available
- Variety of Practice Settings
- DailyPay available
- Reimbursement of License and Certifications available per assignment
- Opportunity to participate in 403B program
Ministry Information
FirstChoice offers rewarding Nursing, Respiratory Therapist, Surgical Technologist, and Health Care Professional travel positions with a flexible schedule to fit your life.
FirstChoice travel Health Care Professionals fill critical positions when unforeseen or unplanned circumstances occur; or, when there is a position open due to an extended leave-of-absence.
You’ll get to experience a variety of practice settings while traveling within your local region or traveling nationally – your choice!
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Job Details
- Location: Trinity Health Grand Haven
- Start Date: ASAP
- Weeks: 13
- Hours: 3x12
- Shift: Nights
- Gross Hourly Rate: $62
Our Commitment
Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
Key Responsibilities
Provide respiratory therapy services across hospital settings and locations, floating as needed to support staffing assignments. Apply professional practice standards, make appropriate clinical decisions, collaborate with stakeholders, and contribute to quality improvement and patient care outcomes.
Requirements
Applicants must have graduated from an accredited two-year respiratory therapist program and hold a current RRT credential, along with a valid state respiratory care license where required. They must communicate effectively with patients and healthcare personnel, assess patient needs, demonstrate basic Windows computer skills, and be willing to float across locations.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Respiratory Therapy Career Context
Of the 40 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 63% have no call, 65% require no weekends.
Respiratory Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.4% 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)). 61.8% of Michigan clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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