Travel Respiratory Therapist Registered Respiratory Therapist Job
Los Angeles, CA
Contracted
Adventist Health White Memorial
Mid Level
Step into the role of a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) in the dynamic and culturally vibrant city of Los Angeles, California. This is a unique opportunity to deliver high-impact respiratory care in fast-paced acute settings while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams that share your commitment to excellence. As an RRT, you will lead evidence-based therapies, tailor ventilation and weaning plans, and educate patients and families to help them navigate complex conditions with confidence. Your hands-on expertise will guide treatment decisions, optimize oxygen delivery, and monitor responses to therapy, making a tangible difference in recovery trajectories and quality of life. Begin this journey on 02/23/2026, with a contract described in weeks, offering weekly pay ranging from $1,821 to $1,880. While hours are not guaranteed, you’ll find a framework designed to honor your skills, dedication, and professional goals. And beyond the day-to-day, you’ll join a community that values your growth and your ability to touch lives through compassionate, state-of-the-art care.
California’s allure is undeniable, and Los Angeles stands as a hub of opportunity, culture, and innovation. Working here means access to world-class hospitals, leading cardiovascular and pulmonary programs, and a client network that values respiratory care as a cornerstone of patient outcomes. The Bay Area’s tech-driven advances, the peace of coastal escapes along Malibu, and the creative energy of a city renowned for arts and cuisine all sit alongside your daily professional mission. Separately, the travel-friendly nature of this program offers the possibility to work across various locations in the U.S., exposing you to diverse patient populations, different hospital systems, and a breadth of clinical scenarios. You’ll gain exposure to high-acuity cases in metropolitan centers and the chance to apply best practices learned in California to a wide range of settings, expanding your professional repertoire and resilience in every shift.
Role specifics and benefits: In this role, you’ll manage and optimize adult and pediatric respiratory therapies, including routine assessments, ventilator management, airway clearance techniques, aerosolized medications, and non-invasive modalities. You’ll participate in daily rounds, interpret arterial blood gases, adjust therapy plans in collaboration with physicians, and document outcomes for continuous improvement. You’ll lead patient and family education on device use, breathing techniques, and discharge planning to empower self-care after hospital stays. The position provides robust pathways for professional growth within the respiratory therapy specialty, from advancing your certification to taking on mentorship or leadership opportunities with experienced teams. Benefits are designed with your financial and professional needs in mind, including a competitive compensation package with a sign-on bonus, housing assistance to help you settle comfortably, and clear extension opportunities that recognize your contributions and commitment. In addition, you’ll receive comprehensive support from a dedicated travel services team, including 24/7 assistance while you’re on assignments, ensuring you’re never navigating a challenge alone. Our program emphasizes continuity of care, teamwork, and debriefs that promote personal well-being and clinical excellence.
Key responsibilities include: delivering evidence-based respiratory care across a spectrum of acute care and critical care environments; assessing patient progress and adjusting therapies accordingly; managing advanced ventilator programs and weaning protocols; performing airway clearance strategies and airway management as indicated; collaborating with physicians, nurses, and therapists to design and implement individualized care plans; maintaining accurate documentation and participating in quality improvement initiatives; providing education to patients and families to promote understanding and adherence; and contributing to a supportive, learning-focused work culture that prioritizes patient dignity and staff development. This role is a gateway to broader clinical expertise and cross-functional collaboration, with the company values guiding your daily practice and long-term trajectory toward leadership roles, specialized certifications, and continued education.
Company values: Our culture centers on empowering every clinician to grow, innovate, and thrive within a supportive environment. We’re committed to your career advancement, recognizing the expertise you bring and investing in opportunities that broaden your clinical capabilities, leadership potential, and professional network. You’ll work within teams that value open communication, mutual respect, and a shared mission to elevate patient outcomes. The organizational philosophy is to balance high clinical standards with a people-first approach, ensuring your well-being and professional satisfaction as you contribute to meaningful, lasting care inside and outside traditional hospital walls.
Call to action: If you’re a dedicated Respiratory Therapist with an RRT credential seeking a role that challenges your skills, broadens your experience across locales, and rewards your commitment with competitive compensation and strong support, apply now. This is your chance to join a company that values your contribution and champions your professional development while you make a meaningful difference in patients’ lives and in the future of respiratory care. Ready to explore new horizons in California and beyond? Seize this opportunity to impact care, grow your expertise, and advance with a team that stands beside you every step of the way.
Note: Hours and pay rates listed are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and guaranteed hours will be confirmed during the hiring process.
California’s allure is undeniable, and Los Angeles stands as a hub of opportunity, culture, and innovation. Working here means access to world-class hospitals, leading cardiovascular and pulmonary programs, and a client network that values respiratory care as a cornerstone of patient outcomes. The Bay Area’s tech-driven advances, the peace of coastal escapes along Malibu, and the creative energy of a city renowned for arts and cuisine all sit alongside your daily professional mission. Separately, the travel-friendly nature of this program offers the possibility to work across various locations in the U.S., exposing you to diverse patient populations, different hospital systems, and a breadth of clinical scenarios. You’ll gain exposure to high-acuity cases in metropolitan centers and the chance to apply best practices learned in California to a wide range of settings, expanding your professional repertoire and resilience in every shift.
Role specifics and benefits: In this role, you’ll manage and optimize adult and pediatric respiratory therapies, including routine assessments, ventilator management, airway clearance techniques, aerosolized medications, and non-invasive modalities. You’ll participate in daily rounds, interpret arterial blood gases, adjust therapy plans in collaboration with physicians, and document outcomes for continuous improvement. You’ll lead patient and family education on device use, breathing techniques, and discharge planning to empower self-care after hospital stays. The position provides robust pathways for professional growth within the respiratory therapy specialty, from advancing your certification to taking on mentorship or leadership opportunities with experienced teams. Benefits are designed with your financial and professional needs in mind, including a competitive compensation package with a sign-on bonus, housing assistance to help you settle comfortably, and clear extension opportunities that recognize your contributions and commitment. In addition, you’ll receive comprehensive support from a dedicated travel services team, including 24/7 assistance while you’re on assignments, ensuring you’re never navigating a challenge alone. Our program emphasizes continuity of care, teamwork, and debriefs that promote personal well-being and clinical excellence.
Key responsibilities include: delivering evidence-based respiratory care across a spectrum of acute care and critical care environments; assessing patient progress and adjusting therapies accordingly; managing advanced ventilator programs and weaning protocols; performing airway clearance strategies and airway management as indicated; collaborating with physicians, nurses, and therapists to design and implement individualized care plans; maintaining accurate documentation and participating in quality improvement initiatives; providing education to patients and families to promote understanding and adherence; and contributing to a supportive, learning-focused work culture that prioritizes patient dignity and staff development. This role is a gateway to broader clinical expertise and cross-functional collaboration, with the company values guiding your daily practice and long-term trajectory toward leadership roles, specialized certifications, and continued education.
Company values: Our culture centers on empowering every clinician to grow, innovate, and thrive within a supportive environment. We’re committed to your career advancement, recognizing the expertise you bring and investing in opportunities that broaden your clinical capabilities, leadership potential, and professional network. You’ll work within teams that value open communication, mutual respect, and a shared mission to elevate patient outcomes. The organizational philosophy is to balance high clinical standards with a people-first approach, ensuring your well-being and professional satisfaction as you contribute to meaningful, lasting care inside and outside traditional hospital walls.
Call to action: If you’re a dedicated Respiratory Therapist with an RRT credential seeking a role that challenges your skills, broadens your experience across locales, and rewards your commitment with competitive compensation and strong support, apply now. This is your chance to join a company that values your contribution and champions your professional development while you make a meaningful difference in patients’ lives and in the future of respiratory care. Ready to explore new horizons in California and beyond? Seize this opportunity to impact care, grow your expertise, and advance with a team that stands beside you every step of the way.
Note: Hours and pay rates listed are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and guaranteed hours will be confirmed during the hiring process.
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