Travel Respiratory Therapist Registered Respiratory Therapist Job
Hilo, HI
Contracted
Hilo Medical Center
Mid Level
Step into a purpose-driven role as a Registered Respiratory Therapist, leveraging your expertise to elevate patient care in one of the most beautiful and dynamic locations in the United States: Hawaii, Hilo. This is an opportunity to apply your high-level clinical skills in a thriving healthcare community while supporting patients and families across a broad range of care settings. As a Respiratory Therapist with specialized training and experience, you will play a pivotal part in diagnostics, treatment planning, and patient education, helping to improve outcomes and comfort for individuals facing respiratory challenges. Begin on 01/26/2026 for a multi-week assignment, with weekly pay in the range of $1,865 to $1,986, and the possibility to extend based on performance and program needs. Note that this assignment does not guarantee hours; you’ll work the weeks contracted, with flexible scheduling designed to fit patient volume and unit needs, and you’ll receive comprehensive support throughout. Your impact will be felt in acute care, step-down, and post-acute environments where respiratory care is essential to recovery, stabilization, and discharge planning. This is more than a job—it’s a chance to mentor colleagues, reinforce evidence-based practices, and bring compassionate care to a diverse patient population.
Location Benefits: Working in Hilo offers a unique blend of professional opportunity and island vitality. You’ll enjoy the chance to contribute to a community known for hospitality, resilience, and a rich blend of cultures, while working in facilities that value teamwork and clinical excellence. The location presents the advantages of a tropical climate, access to outdoor recreation, and a supportive infrastructure for healthcare providers. In addition to the immediate role in Hawaii, there may be opportunities to work in other locations across the U.S. as part of a broader program, enabling you to experience different patient populations, hospital systems, and care models. Expect robust staffing teams, modern equipment, and interdisciplinary collaboration aimed at delivering patient-centered respiratory care. The assignment is designed to integrate with your clinical goals while offering exposure to diverse case mixes, from routine respiratory therapy protocols to complex weaning, NIV, and ventilator management scenarios. You’ll find a balance between the serenity of island settings and the dynamic pace of busy units, all supported by a network that prioritizes your professional development.
Separate from the professional focus, you’ll discover the beauty of Hawaii’s landscapes in your downtime. From lush coastal trails to volcanic landscapes and pristine blue waters, the Big Island offers unforgettable vistas and cultural experiences that complement your professional journey. This balance of meaningful clinical work and enriching surroundings provides a unique backdrop for growth, reflection, and lifelong memories.
Role Specifics and Benefits: As a Registered Respiratory Therapist, you’ll lead respiratory care across acute and critical care settings, performing assessments, initiating and managing invasive and noninvasive ventilation, administering aerosolized therapies, performing bronchodilator challenges, conducting arterial blood gas analyses, and interpreting results to guide treatment plans. You’ll participate in rounding with physicians, collaborate with nurses and therapists to optimize weaning protocols, and contribute to rapid-response and emergency interventions as needed. Your expertise will support invasive airway management, COPD, asthma, pneumonia, ARDS, and post-operative care, with opportunities to teach patients and families about disease management and home care needs. The role emphasizes ongoing professional growth through exposure to high-acuity cases, multidisciplinary education, and the chance to develop leadership and mentorship skills. We offer a competitive compensation framework with a sign-on bonus and comprehensive housing assistance to ease relocation and transition. You’ll have access to extension opportunities—if you enjoy the environment and demonstrate performance, there can be additional weeks or shifts available beyond the initial assignment. The program provides 24/7 support for traveling clinicians, ensuring that you have real-time assistance, credentialing help, and resource access whenever you need it, plus robust safety and administrative support to streamline scheduling, documentation, and credentialing tasks.
Company Values: Our organization is built on empowering staff to advance in their careers within a supportive, inclusive environment. We value clinical excellence, continuous learning, and a collaborative culture where every team member plays a vital role in patient outcomes. The company prioritizes professional development through access to continuing education, mentorship programs, and opportunities to broaden your scope of practice across settings. We are committed to recognizing your contributions, providing constructive feedback, and fostering a healthy work-life balance even when travel is involved. You’ll join a network that stands behind you with transparent communication, reliable resources, and a clear path toward your career goals within respiratory care and beyond.
Call to Action: If you’re ready to advance your expertise, impact patients’ lives, and grow within a company that supports your ambition, apply now. This is your chance to join a dynamic team that values your clinical skill, your dedication to patient care, and your professional development. Bring your passion for respiratory therapy to Hawaii, Hilo, and beyond, and help shape the future of pulmonary care while enjoying the distinctive beauty and culture of the islands. Apply today to begin a rewarding journey that pairs clinical excellence with personal and professional growth.
Location Benefits: Working in Hilo offers a unique blend of professional opportunity and island vitality. You’ll enjoy the chance to contribute to a community known for hospitality, resilience, and a rich blend of cultures, while working in facilities that value teamwork and clinical excellence. The location presents the advantages of a tropical climate, access to outdoor recreation, and a supportive infrastructure for healthcare providers. In addition to the immediate role in Hawaii, there may be opportunities to work in other locations across the U.S. as part of a broader program, enabling you to experience different patient populations, hospital systems, and care models. Expect robust staffing teams, modern equipment, and interdisciplinary collaboration aimed at delivering patient-centered respiratory care. The assignment is designed to integrate with your clinical goals while offering exposure to diverse case mixes, from routine respiratory therapy protocols to complex weaning, NIV, and ventilator management scenarios. You’ll find a balance between the serenity of island settings and the dynamic pace of busy units, all supported by a network that prioritizes your professional development.
Separate from the professional focus, you’ll discover the beauty of Hawaii’s landscapes in your downtime. From lush coastal trails to volcanic landscapes and pristine blue waters, the Big Island offers unforgettable vistas and cultural experiences that complement your professional journey. This balance of meaningful clinical work and enriching surroundings provides a unique backdrop for growth, reflection, and lifelong memories.
Role Specifics and Benefits: As a Registered Respiratory Therapist, you’ll lead respiratory care across acute and critical care settings, performing assessments, initiating and managing invasive and noninvasive ventilation, administering aerosolized therapies, performing bronchodilator challenges, conducting arterial blood gas analyses, and interpreting results to guide treatment plans. You’ll participate in rounding with physicians, collaborate with nurses and therapists to optimize weaning protocols, and contribute to rapid-response and emergency interventions as needed. Your expertise will support invasive airway management, COPD, asthma, pneumonia, ARDS, and post-operative care, with opportunities to teach patients and families about disease management and home care needs. The role emphasizes ongoing professional growth through exposure to high-acuity cases, multidisciplinary education, and the chance to develop leadership and mentorship skills. We offer a competitive compensation framework with a sign-on bonus and comprehensive housing assistance to ease relocation and transition. You’ll have access to extension opportunities—if you enjoy the environment and demonstrate performance, there can be additional weeks or shifts available beyond the initial assignment. The program provides 24/7 support for traveling clinicians, ensuring that you have real-time assistance, credentialing help, and resource access whenever you need it, plus robust safety and administrative support to streamline scheduling, documentation, and credentialing tasks.
Company Values: Our organization is built on empowering staff to advance in their careers within a supportive, inclusive environment. We value clinical excellence, continuous learning, and a collaborative culture where every team member plays a vital role in patient outcomes. The company prioritizes professional development through access to continuing education, mentorship programs, and opportunities to broaden your scope of practice across settings. We are committed to recognizing your contributions, providing constructive feedback, and fostering a healthy work-life balance even when travel is involved. You’ll join a network that stands behind you with transparent communication, reliable resources, and a clear path toward your career goals within respiratory care and beyond.
Call to Action: If you’re ready to advance your expertise, impact patients’ lives, and grow within a company that supports your ambition, apply now. This is your chance to join a dynamic team that values your clinical skill, your dedication to patient care, and your professional development. Bring your passion for respiratory therapy to Hawaii, Hilo, and beyond, and help shape the future of pulmonary care while enjoying the distinctive beauty and culture of the islands. Apply today to begin a rewarding journey that pairs clinical excellence with personal and professional growth.
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