Local Travel Respiratory Therapist, RRT

Trinity Health

. Fill short and long-term assignments throughout the health system.

Posted 10/1/2026part-timeGrand Rapids • Michigan • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $62 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in respiratory therapy practices, adhering to AARC guidelines while effectively communicating with patients and healthcare teams. Capable of managing multiple assignments and responsibilities across various hospital settings.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)AARC Guidelines ComplianceInterpersonal Communication SkillsAnalytical Skills for Patient NeedsFloating Across Hospital Locations

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Hard Skills

Respiratory TherapyPatient AssessmentCritical Care CoverageProfessional Practice StandardsBasic Computer Skills

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationCollaboration with StakeholdersAccountability for DecisionsTime Management

Tools & Technologies

Windows Environment

Certifications & Qualifications

Current RRT CredentialState License in Respiratory Care

Industry Keywords

Health SystemPatient CareQuality Improvement PracticesAdvanced Practitioner Program

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Fill short and long-term assignments throughout the health system.
Float throughout the hospital and/or multiple hospital locations and/or regions.
Apply standard elements of professional practice per AARC guidelines.
Act independently and appropriately within the scope of knowledge and experience.
Retain accountability for delegation, choices, decisions and outcomes.
Collaborate with key stakeholders and contribute to quality and improvement practices and outcomes.
Take on new and additional responsibilities while managing competing priorities.
Provide respiratory therapy coverage for critical positions and unforeseen, unplanned circumstances or extended leaves of absence.
Work in a variety of practice settings within the local region or nationally.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Graduate of a two-year advanced practitioner -Accredited Respiratory Therapist program: Registry eligible.
Current RRT credential.
Valid State License in Respiratory Care if required in the state you are working.
Interpersonal skills necessary to effectively communicate with patients, physicians and other health personnel and department management during all situations and in line with our mission and values.
Analytical skills necessary to identify patient’s needs.
Demonstrated basic computer skills in a Windows environment.
Qualified and willing to float throughout the hospital and/or throughout multiple hospital locations and/or regions.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Premium Pay
Flexible Scheduling
Travel and Per Diem opportunities available
Variety of Practice Settings
DailyPay available
Reimbursement of License and Certifications available per assignment
Opportunity to participate in 403B program