Travel Respiratory Therapist Registered Respiratory Therapist Job
San Luis Obispo, CA
Contracted
Adventist Health- Sierra Vista
Mid Level
Embark on a meaningful journey as a Registered Respiratory Therapist specializing in Respiratory Care in the picturesque California Central Coast city of San Luis Obispo. This opportunity invites you to blend clinical mastery with compassionate mentorship, guiding patients through complex cardiopulmonary conditions, optimizing ventilation strategies, and delivering therapies that directly improve livelihoods. In this role you’ll interpret arterial blood gases, tailor oxygen delivery, manage noninvasive and invasive ventilation, and collaborate with physicians, nurses, and therapists to design patient-centered plans. Your expertise will translate into tangible outcomes—shorter stays, safer weaning from support, clearer communication with families, and a measurable difference in quality of life. While you advance clinical excellence, you can also savor the state’s beauty: sunlit beaches, rolling vineyards, hiking along cliffside trails, and a vibrant cultural scene that makes every shift feel rewarding. In San Luis Obispo, you’ll find a community that values balance, learning, and patient care done with heart, set against a climate that invites outdoor exploration after work.
Location Benefits: Working in San Luis Obispo places you in a serene coastal environment with the amenities of a thriving city nearby. Imagine mornings by the coastline, afternoons exploring tide pools or coastal trails, and evenings featuring farm-to-table dining and local wine experiences. The Central Coast offers a high quality of life, safe neighborhoods, and a supportive professional ecosystem with opportunities for ongoing education and collaboration. For those drawn to broader experiences, this contract also provides the potential to take assignments across the United States, exposing you to diverse hospital settings and patient populations. Such mobility broadens clinical exposure—from community hospitals to level II/III trauma centers—enriching your diagnostic confidence and technical repertoire while reinforcing your adaptability in dynamic teams. Whether you stay local or explore new regions, you’ll benefit from stable support, structured learning moments, and a network of colleagues who share your commitment to excellence and compassionate care.
Role Specifics and Benefits: As a Respiratory Therapist in this position, you will assess hemodynamic stability, perform airway clearance techniques, administer bronchodilators and mucolytics, manage oxygen therapy, calibrate and monitor ventilators, conduct and interpret arterial blood gas analyses, and participate actively in rounds and care planning. You’ll educate patients and families about therapies, discharge planning, and home respiratory care, while contributing to quality improvement initiatives. The role supports professional growth through exposure to critical care procedures, protocol optimization, and cross-disciplinary collaboration, with clear pathways to advanced certifications and expanded scope within the specialty. This contract offers competitive compensation with a weekly pay range of $1,802 to $1,865, and it begins on 03/16/2026. Contract length is measured in weeks, with extension opportunities based on performance, unit needs, and your professional goals. Note: Guaranteed Hours are 0.0, so scheduling and workload will reflect patient census and facility requirements, while you receive consistent access to supervision, mentorship, and rotational experiences designed to expand your expertise. The role also features a sign-on bonus where applicable, housing assistance to help you settle comfortably, and a commitment to keeping you supported with robust travel and clinical resources. In addition, you can count on 24/7 support while traveling with the company, ensuring you have assistance whenever you need it—whether on assignment, during handoffs, or while navigating new clinical environments.
Company Values: Our partner organization is dedicated to empowering its staff by promoting clear career pathways, transparent feedback, and a culture of collaboration. They prioritize professional development, recognizing that skilled, confident therapists elevate patient outcomes and team morale. The environment emphasizes safety, respect, continuous learning, and work-life integration, helping staff advance within their specialty while maintaining the compassionate, patient-centered approach you bring to every shift. By supporting clinical leaders, fostering mentorship, and providing consistent resources, the company demonstrates a steadfast commitment to your growth and well-being as you expand your impact across diverse settings.
Call to Action: If you’re ready to apply your respiratory expertise in a setting that celebrates California’s beauty, clinical excellence, and a supportive culture, this is your moment. Begin your next chapter as a Registered Respiratory Therapist in San Luis Obispo, starting 03/16/2026, with contracts offered in weeks and extension opportunities to explore additional experiences. Embrace competitive weekly pay, potential bonuses, housing support, and 24/7 travel and clinical assistance as you join a company that values your contribution and invests in your professional development. Ready to advance patient care, broaden your skill set, and enjoy a rewarding balance of work and lifestyle? Apply today and take the next step in shaping the future of respiratory care.
Location Benefits: Working in San Luis Obispo places you in a serene coastal environment with the amenities of a thriving city nearby. Imagine mornings by the coastline, afternoons exploring tide pools or coastal trails, and evenings featuring farm-to-table dining and local wine experiences. The Central Coast offers a high quality of life, safe neighborhoods, and a supportive professional ecosystem with opportunities for ongoing education and collaboration. For those drawn to broader experiences, this contract also provides the potential to take assignments across the United States, exposing you to diverse hospital settings and patient populations. Such mobility broadens clinical exposure—from community hospitals to level II/III trauma centers—enriching your diagnostic confidence and technical repertoire while reinforcing your adaptability in dynamic teams. Whether you stay local or explore new regions, you’ll benefit from stable support, structured learning moments, and a network of colleagues who share your commitment to excellence and compassionate care.
Role Specifics and Benefits: As a Respiratory Therapist in this position, you will assess hemodynamic stability, perform airway clearance techniques, administer bronchodilators and mucolytics, manage oxygen therapy, calibrate and monitor ventilators, conduct and interpret arterial blood gas analyses, and participate actively in rounds and care planning. You’ll educate patients and families about therapies, discharge planning, and home respiratory care, while contributing to quality improvement initiatives. The role supports professional growth through exposure to critical care procedures, protocol optimization, and cross-disciplinary collaboration, with clear pathways to advanced certifications and expanded scope within the specialty. This contract offers competitive compensation with a weekly pay range of $1,802 to $1,865, and it begins on 03/16/2026. Contract length is measured in weeks, with extension opportunities based on performance, unit needs, and your professional goals. Note: Guaranteed Hours are 0.0, so scheduling and workload will reflect patient census and facility requirements, while you receive consistent access to supervision, mentorship, and rotational experiences designed to expand your expertise. The role also features a sign-on bonus where applicable, housing assistance to help you settle comfortably, and a commitment to keeping you supported with robust travel and clinical resources. In addition, you can count on 24/7 support while traveling with the company, ensuring you have assistance whenever you need it—whether on assignment, during handoffs, or while navigating new clinical environments.
Company Values: Our partner organization is dedicated to empowering its staff by promoting clear career pathways, transparent feedback, and a culture of collaboration. They prioritize professional development, recognizing that skilled, confident therapists elevate patient outcomes and team morale. The environment emphasizes safety, respect, continuous learning, and work-life integration, helping staff advance within their specialty while maintaining the compassionate, patient-centered approach you bring to every shift. By supporting clinical leaders, fostering mentorship, and providing consistent resources, the company demonstrates a steadfast commitment to your growth and well-being as you expand your impact across diverse settings.
Call to Action: If you’re ready to apply your respiratory expertise in a setting that celebrates California’s beauty, clinical excellence, and a supportive culture, this is your moment. Begin your next chapter as a Registered Respiratory Therapist in San Luis Obispo, starting 03/16/2026, with contracts offered in weeks and extension opportunities to explore additional experiences. Embrace competitive weekly pay, potential bonuses, housing support, and 24/7 travel and clinical assistance as you join a company that values your contribution and invests in your professional development. Ready to advance patient care, broaden your skill set, and enjoy a rewarding balance of work and lifestyle? Apply today and take the next step in shaping the future of respiratory care.
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