Travel Respiratory Therapist Registered Respiratory Therapist Job
Bethel, AK
Contracted
Yukon Kuskokwim Health Corporation
Mid Level
Step into a rewarding travel assignment as a Registered Respiratory Therapist in Bethel, Alaska, and bring vital respiratory care to communities that rely on your expertise. This multiweek opportunity invites you to apply advanced skills in a dynamic, patient-centered setting, where your leadership in respiratory therapy will directly influence recovery, comfort, and outcomes. As a dedicated professional, you’ll join a team that values precision, compassion, and innovation, supporting you to elevate care across diverse cases—from acute ICS and critical care scenarios to routine assessments that keep patients moving toward better health. Begin this journey on 01/27/2026 and experience a structured assignment that respects your professional rhythm while offering new horizons in a spectacular Alaskan landscape. The weekly pay ranges from $1,820 to $1,874, with guaranteed hours of 32 per week, ensuring stability as you plan your travels and time off.
Alaska’s Bethel region presents a unique blend of rugged natural beauty and resilient community life. Here, you’ll encounter pristine ecosystems, expansive waterfronts, and the northern lights weaving through the winter skies. Beautiful places abound—from the nearby Kuskokwim River delta to landscapes that invite exploration during downtime. Beyond Bethel, the opportunity to work across various locations in the United States expands your professional horizon, exposing you to a spectrum of clinical environments, hospital cultures, and patient populations. This balance of immersive regional practice and broader mobility allows you to broaden clinical versatility while maintaining the security and support you expect in a travel position.
Role Specifics and Benefits:
- Core responsibilities include conducting comprehensive respiratory assessments, managing airway care and ventilation strategies, monitoring gas exchange, optimizing nebulized therapies, and collaborating with physicians and bedside teams to develop effective care plans. You’ll interpret ABGs, adjust therapy modalities, and provide patient and family education to reinforce adherence and understanding.
- You’ll lead and participate in rounds, contribute to evidence-based practice, and document meticulously to support continuity of care and quality improvement initiatives. The role offers significant opportunities for professional growth within the respiratory specialty, including expanding leadership responsibilities, mastering complex weaning protocols, and applying the latest guidelines for procedures such as noninvasive ventilation and pulmonary rehab referrals.
- Competitive benefits include a sign-on bonus opportunity, housing assistance to ease transition, and potential contract extensions that acknowledge your reliability and impact. You’ll benefit from extended opportunities to renew or shift assignments across locations, enabling you to tailor your travel experience to fit personal and professional goals.
- Comprehensive support is a hallmark of the assignment: 24/7 assistance while traveling with the company, dedicated clinical coordinators, access to PPE and equipment you’re accustomed to, and streamlined onboarding that respects your expertise. This support network is designed to minimize downtime, maximize clinical effectiveness, and ensure you feel part of a cohesive team from day one.
Company Values:
Our organization is built on empowering respiratory professionals to advance their careers within a supportive, inclusive environment. We place a premium on ongoing education, mentorship, and collaborative practice, recognizing that your growth strengthens patient outcomes and community health. You’ll find a culture that values autonomy balanced with team-based care, encourages inquiry and innovation, and dedicates resources to help you achieve your professional development goals, whether through specialized certifications, leadership training, or advanced clinical experiences.
Call to Action:
If you’re ready to bring expert respiratory care to Alaska’s Bethel region and beyond, seize this chance to join a company that honors your contribution and fosters ongoing development. Apply now to begin your travel journey as a Registered Respiratory Therapist, where every shift positions you to make a meaningful difference, expand your clinical repertoire, and build lasting professional relationships while exploring remarkable landscapes and communities.
Note: The hours and pay rates listed are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and guaranteed hours will be confirmed during the hiring process.
Alaska’s Bethel region presents a unique blend of rugged natural beauty and resilient community life. Here, you’ll encounter pristine ecosystems, expansive waterfronts, and the northern lights weaving through the winter skies. Beautiful places abound—from the nearby Kuskokwim River delta to landscapes that invite exploration during downtime. Beyond Bethel, the opportunity to work across various locations in the United States expands your professional horizon, exposing you to a spectrum of clinical environments, hospital cultures, and patient populations. This balance of immersive regional practice and broader mobility allows you to broaden clinical versatility while maintaining the security and support you expect in a travel position.
Role Specifics and Benefits:
- Core responsibilities include conducting comprehensive respiratory assessments, managing airway care and ventilation strategies, monitoring gas exchange, optimizing nebulized therapies, and collaborating with physicians and bedside teams to develop effective care plans. You’ll interpret ABGs, adjust therapy modalities, and provide patient and family education to reinforce adherence and understanding.
- You’ll lead and participate in rounds, contribute to evidence-based practice, and document meticulously to support continuity of care and quality improvement initiatives. The role offers significant opportunities for professional growth within the respiratory specialty, including expanding leadership responsibilities, mastering complex weaning protocols, and applying the latest guidelines for procedures such as noninvasive ventilation and pulmonary rehab referrals.
- Competitive benefits include a sign-on bonus opportunity, housing assistance to ease transition, and potential contract extensions that acknowledge your reliability and impact. You’ll benefit from extended opportunities to renew or shift assignments across locations, enabling you to tailor your travel experience to fit personal and professional goals.
- Comprehensive support is a hallmark of the assignment: 24/7 assistance while traveling with the company, dedicated clinical coordinators, access to PPE and equipment you’re accustomed to, and streamlined onboarding that respects your expertise. This support network is designed to minimize downtime, maximize clinical effectiveness, and ensure you feel part of a cohesive team from day one.
Company Values:
Our organization is built on empowering respiratory professionals to advance their careers within a supportive, inclusive environment. We place a premium on ongoing education, mentorship, and collaborative practice, recognizing that your growth strengthens patient outcomes and community health. You’ll find a culture that values autonomy balanced with team-based care, encourages inquiry and innovation, and dedicates resources to help you achieve your professional development goals, whether through specialized certifications, leadership training, or advanced clinical experiences.
Call to Action:
If you’re ready to bring expert respiratory care to Alaska’s Bethel region and beyond, seize this chance to join a company that honors your contribution and fosters ongoing development. Apply now to begin your travel journey as a Registered Respiratory Therapist, where every shift positions you to make a meaningful difference, expand your clinical repertoire, and build lasting professional relationships while exploring remarkable landscapes and communities.
Note: The 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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TLC Nursing is a nationwide travel healthcare staffing agency pairing RNs, LPNs, CNAs, and Allied Health professionals with high-quality travel and local contracts across the U.S.
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- Competitive weekly pay
- Fast credentialing
- 24/7 recruiter & clinical support
- Nationwide assignments
Referral Bonus
Earn up to $1,000 per referral — no employment required.
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