Travel Respiratory Therapist Registered Respiratory Therapist Job
Hilo, HI
Contracted
Hilo Medical Center
Mid Level
Step into a pivotal role as a Registered Respiratory Therapist in Hawaii, Hilo, where compassionate care meets clinical excellence. This opportunity invites you to apply advanced assessment skills, deliver timely therapies, and guide patient progress across diverse inpatient and outpatient settings. As a Respiratory Therapist specializing in critical respiratory care, you’ll collaborate with physicians, nurses, and rehab teams to design and implement treatment plans that improve oxygenation, ventilation, and overall quality of life for patients of all ages. Begin your assignment on 02/23/2026 for a multi-week engagement that values your expertise as a cornerstone of healing and recovery. You’ll bring expertise in airway management, ventilator support, and pulmonary therapies to a team that prizes precision, empathy, and measurable outcomes.
Hawaii’s allure goes beyond the clinical; it offers daily inspiration that can replenish the energy you invest in demanding shifts. From lush landscapes and cascading waterfalls to sun-drenched beaches and volcanic panoramas, the Aloha State invites you to recharge, embrace cultural richness, and find a balanced rhythm between work and personal renewal. In this beautiful setting, your professional dedication can flourish alongside personal well-being, making every shift an opportunity to serve with heart and return to the ocean breeze and tropical skies that Hawaii uniquely provides.
Location benefits extend to the exceptional experience of working in Hilo, a community that blends close-knit collaboration with a vibrant healthcare environment. You’ll have access to a strong network of clinicians, opportunities to learn from diverse patient populations, and hands-on practice that broadens your respiratory management skills. For those who value variety, our program can place you in additional U.S. locations, offering exposure to different hospital cultures, protocols, and patient demographics. This flexibility supports broad clinical growth, expands your professional portfolio, and enables you to cultivate a versatile approach to respiratory care that travels with you wherever your career takes you.
Role specifics and benefits
- Core responsibilities: conduct comprehensive patient assessments, initiate and monitor respiratory therapies (inhaled medications, nebulizers, aerosolized treatments), manage ventilator support and weaning protocols, perform arterial blood gas sampling and interpretation, optimize humidification and airway clearance techniques, adjust therapy plans based on patient response, collaborate with multidisciplinary rounds, educate patients and families, ensure meticulous documentation, and uphold infection control standards. You’ll contribute to care plans, track outcomes, and escalate concerns in a timely, professional manner.
- Growth and specialization: this role offers meaningful opportunities for professional advancement within the respiratory therapy specialty, including participation in evidence-based practice initiatives, quality improvement projects, and potential leadership or mentorship responsibilities as you demonstrate expertise and reliability.
- Benefits and support: competitive compensation with weekly pay in the range of $1,851-$1,933, along with a structured bonus program, housing assistance, and opportunities to extend assignments. Travel and housing support are complemented by travel-friendly stipends and relocation assistance as needed. Extended engagement opportunities allow you to deepen your specialty skills while building lasting relationships with clinicians across the network. You’ll also benefit from comprehensive 24/7 support from a dedicated travel team, ensuring you have resources and guidance whenever you need them on the road.
- Additional considerations: while the pay range is specified, final compensation and any extensions will be confirmed during the hiring process. The assignment is described as a Weeks-long engagement with no guaranteed hours, designed to align with patient needs and operational requirements while providing a clear path for professional growth and continued collaboration with the company.
Company values
Our organization is committed to empowering staff, emphasizing career advancement, ongoing learning, and a supportive work environment. We champion clinical excellence, mentorship, and a culture that values integrity, teamwork, and work-life balance. You’ll find a welcoming team that recognizes your contributions, celebrates your progress, and provides the resources needed to excel in a dynamic travel healthcare setting. From formal continuing education support to informal knowledge-sharing, the culture is built on collaboration, respect, and a shared mission to improve patient lives.
Call to action
If you’re ready to make an impact in Hawaii and across the United States, apply now to join a team that values your expertise, growth, and professional voice. This is more than a assignment; it’s a gateway to meaningful care, personal development, and a community that supports your journey. Begin your next chapter as a Respiratory Therapist who brings skill, compassion, and resilience to every patient encounter, while enjoying the unique beauty and opportunity that this role in Hawaii offers.
The hours and pay rates listed are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and guaranteed hours will be confirmed during the hiring process.
Hawaii’s allure goes beyond the clinical; it offers daily inspiration that can replenish the energy you invest in demanding shifts. From lush landscapes and cascading waterfalls to sun-drenched beaches and volcanic panoramas, the Aloha State invites you to recharge, embrace cultural richness, and find a balanced rhythm between work and personal renewal. In this beautiful setting, your professional dedication can flourish alongside personal well-being, making every shift an opportunity to serve with heart and return to the ocean breeze and tropical skies that Hawaii uniquely provides.
Location benefits extend to the exceptional experience of working in Hilo, a community that blends close-knit collaboration with a vibrant healthcare environment. You’ll have access to a strong network of clinicians, opportunities to learn from diverse patient populations, and hands-on practice that broadens your respiratory management skills. For those who value variety, our program can place you in additional U.S. locations, offering exposure to different hospital cultures, protocols, and patient demographics. This flexibility supports broad clinical growth, expands your professional portfolio, and enables you to cultivate a versatile approach to respiratory care that travels with you wherever your career takes you.
Role specifics and benefits
- Core responsibilities: conduct comprehensive patient assessments, initiate and monitor respiratory therapies (inhaled medications, nebulizers, aerosolized treatments), manage ventilator support and weaning protocols, perform arterial blood gas sampling and interpretation, optimize humidification and airway clearance techniques, adjust therapy plans based on patient response, collaborate with multidisciplinary rounds, educate patients and families, ensure meticulous documentation, and uphold infection control standards. You’ll contribute to care plans, track outcomes, and escalate concerns in a timely, professional manner.
- Growth and specialization: this role offers meaningful opportunities for professional advancement within the respiratory therapy specialty, including participation in evidence-based practice initiatives, quality improvement projects, and potential leadership or mentorship responsibilities as you demonstrate expertise and reliability.
- Benefits and support: competitive compensation with weekly pay in the range of $1,851-$1,933, along with a structured bonus program, housing assistance, and opportunities to extend assignments. Travel and housing support are complemented by travel-friendly stipends and relocation assistance as needed. Extended engagement opportunities allow you to deepen your specialty skills while building lasting relationships with clinicians across the network. You’ll also benefit from comprehensive 24/7 support from a dedicated travel team, ensuring you have resources and guidance whenever you need them on the road.
- Additional considerations: while the pay range is specified, final compensation and any extensions will be confirmed during the hiring process. The assignment is described as a Weeks-long engagement with no guaranteed hours, designed to align with patient needs and operational requirements while providing a clear path for professional growth and continued collaboration with the company.
Company values
Our organization is committed to empowering staff, emphasizing career advancement, ongoing learning, and a supportive work environment. We champion clinical excellence, mentorship, and a culture that values integrity, teamwork, and work-life balance. You’ll find a welcoming team that recognizes your contributions, celebrates your progress, and provides the resources needed to excel in a dynamic travel healthcare setting. From formal continuing education support to informal knowledge-sharing, the culture is built on collaboration, respect, and a shared mission to improve patient lives.
Call to action
If you’re ready to make an impact in Hawaii and across the United States, apply now to join a team that values your expertise, growth, and professional voice. This is more than a assignment; it’s a gateway to meaningful care, personal development, and a community that supports your journey. Begin your next chapter as a Respiratory Therapist who brings skill, compassion, and resilience to every patient encounter, while enjoying the unique beauty and opportunity that this role in Hawaii offers.
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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