Travel Respiratory Therapist Job
Clearlake, CA
Contracted
Adventist Health- Clear Lake
Mid Level
Step into a pivotal Travel Respiratory Therapist role in California, Clearlake, beginning February 2, 2026, for a dynamic, multi-week assignment designed to elevate patient outcomes and advance your professional journey. In this specialty, your expertise drives care across acute care foundations, from rapid response to long-term weaning plans, enabling you to influence recovery trajectories, optimize ventilation strategies, and collaborate closely with physicians, nurses, and respiratory care teams. This opportunity invites you to envision the tangible difference your skills can make—breathing life into care plans and empowering patients to reclaim vitality. Beyond your daily impact, you’ll also immerse yourself in the beauty of California, where pristine lakes, dramatic coastlines, redwood forests, and vibrant communities create an inspiring backdrop for your travel experience.
Location Benefits: Clearlake offers a welcoming community atmosphere, outdoor recreation, and a gateway to Northern California’s natural splendor. You’ll be positioned to enjoy tranquil lake views, boating, hiking, and weekend explorations, all while delivering exceptional respiratory care. For those drawn to variety, the travel program also provides opportunities to work at diverse facilities across the United States. You’ll gain exposure to different hospital configurations, patient demographics, and equipment platforms, broadening your clinical perspective and expanding adaptable problem‑solving and leadership capabilities. This pathway combines location flexibility with professional diversity, allowing you to refine best practices and bring innovative ideas back to every assignment.
Role Specifics and Benefits: As a Respiratory Therapist in this travel assignment, you will perform comprehensive patient assessments, monitor and optimize ventilator settings, manage NIV/CPAP/BiPAP therapy, administer aerosolized medications, perform chest physiotherapy and airway clearance techniques, interpret arterial blood gases when appropriate, and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to devise and execute individualized care plans. You’ll engage in weaning protocols, participate in rounds, document findings accurately, and communicate critical changes to the care team to safeguard patient safety. This role offers a clear pathway for professional growth within the respiratory therapy specialty, including exposure to high-acuity cases, advanced ventilation modes, and opportunities to mentor less experienced staff or contribute to clinical education initiatives on assignment.
Benefits include a competitive compensation package with a sign-on incentive and a weekly pay range of $1,731–$1,804, reflecting the value of your expertise in a demanding travel role. You’ll also receive housing assistance to simplify logistics, as well as the possibility of contract extensions should your goals align with ongoing facility needs. A robust extension program enables continuity of professional relationships, skill refinement, and leadership development across multiple assignments. Comprehensive support is a cornerstone of the experience: 24/7 dedicated travel support is available to assist with scheduling, credentialing, and on-site needs, ensuring you have reliable guidance and resources wherever you travel. You’ll benefit from clinical and operational support teams ready to advocate for you, coordinate accommodations, and facilitate smooth transitions between facilities, shifts, and patient care scenarios.
Company Values: Our partner organization is grounded in empowering staff to achieve meaningful career progression within a supportive, collaborative environment. You’ll find a culture that prioritizes mentorship, continuing education, and opportunities for advancement within respiratory care and related specialties. The emphasis on work‑life balance, respectful teamwork, and transparent communication helps you feel valued as a professional and supported as an individual. The travel program is designed to cultivate confidence, resilience, and expertise, so you can consistently deliver high‑quality care to diverse patient populations while building a resilient, fulfilling career path.
Call to Action: If you’re a dedicated Respiratory Therapist ready to elevate your practice, embrace variety, and thrive in a supportive, resource-rich environment, we invite you to apply. This is more than a travel assignment—it’s a chance to grow, be part of a community that values your contributions, and expand your professional horizons across the U.S. Join us to shape the future of respiratory care through compassionate patient collaboration, continuous learning, and unmatched support. Please apply now to begin your transformative journey and help patients breathe easier, today and tomorrow.
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. Start date and duration are subject to facility needs and assignment availability, and may be adjusted accordingly.
Location Benefits: Clearlake offers a welcoming community atmosphere, outdoor recreation, and a gateway to Northern California’s natural splendor. You’ll be positioned to enjoy tranquil lake views, boating, hiking, and weekend explorations, all while delivering exceptional respiratory care. For those drawn to variety, the travel program also provides opportunities to work at diverse facilities across the United States. You’ll gain exposure to different hospital configurations, patient demographics, and equipment platforms, broadening your clinical perspective and expanding adaptable problem‑solving and leadership capabilities. This pathway combines location flexibility with professional diversity, allowing you to refine best practices and bring innovative ideas back to every assignment.
Role Specifics and Benefits: As a Respiratory Therapist in this travel assignment, you will perform comprehensive patient assessments, monitor and optimize ventilator settings, manage NIV/CPAP/BiPAP therapy, administer aerosolized medications, perform chest physiotherapy and airway clearance techniques, interpret arterial blood gases when appropriate, and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to devise and execute individualized care plans. You’ll engage in weaning protocols, participate in rounds, document findings accurately, and communicate critical changes to the care team to safeguard patient safety. This role offers a clear pathway for professional growth within the respiratory therapy specialty, including exposure to high-acuity cases, advanced ventilation modes, and opportunities to mentor less experienced staff or contribute to clinical education initiatives on assignment.
Benefits include a competitive compensation package with a sign-on incentive and a weekly pay range of $1,731–$1,804, reflecting the value of your expertise in a demanding travel role. You’ll also receive housing assistance to simplify logistics, as well as the possibility of contract extensions should your goals align with ongoing facility needs. A robust extension program enables continuity of professional relationships, skill refinement, and leadership development across multiple assignments. Comprehensive support is a cornerstone of the experience: 24/7 dedicated travel support is available to assist with scheduling, credentialing, and on-site needs, ensuring you have reliable guidance and resources wherever you travel. You’ll benefit from clinical and operational support teams ready to advocate for you, coordinate accommodations, and facilitate smooth transitions between facilities, shifts, and patient care scenarios.
Company Values: Our partner organization is grounded in empowering staff to achieve meaningful career progression within a supportive, collaborative environment. You’ll find a culture that prioritizes mentorship, continuing education, and opportunities for advancement within respiratory care and related specialties. The emphasis on work‑life balance, respectful teamwork, and transparent communication helps you feel valued as a professional and supported as an individual. The travel program is designed to cultivate confidence, resilience, and expertise, so you can consistently deliver high‑quality care to diverse patient populations while building a resilient, fulfilling career path.
Call to Action: If you’re a dedicated Respiratory Therapist ready to elevate your practice, embrace variety, and thrive in a supportive, resource-rich environment, we invite you to apply. This is more than a travel assignment—it’s a chance to grow, be part of a community that values your contributions, and expand your professional horizons across the U.S. Join us to shape the future of respiratory care through compassionate patient collaboration, continuous learning, and unmatched support. Please apply now to begin your transformative journey and help patients breathe easier, today and tomorrow.
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. Start date and duration are subject to facility needs and assignment availability, and may be adjusted accordingly.
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