Job Description

Overview
Respiratory Therapist | Respiratory Therapy
Templeton, California, United States
Start date: May 25, 2026
Duration: 13 weeks
Weekly pay: $1,437–$1,507 per week
Guaranteed hours: 0.0
Shift: 3x12s Days (0630–1900), rotating weekends
Setting: Short Term Acute Care Hospital

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $1,437–$1,507 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 0.0
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: 3x12s days, 0630–1900 with rotating weekends
- Start date: May 25, 2026
- Setting: Short-term acute care hospital

Responsibilities
- Provide and manage respiratory care for adult and neonatal patients, including invasive and noninvasive ventilation, airway management, aerosol therapy, chest physiotherapy, suctioning, and oxygen therapy per physician orders.
- Monitor patient status, interpret ABGs and ventilator parameters, adjust settings as prescribed, and document findings accurately in the medical record.
- Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and respiratory therapy colleagues; participate in daily rounds and care planning to optimize patient outcomes.
- Support NICU and delivery-area care, including assisting with NICU respiratory care needs, setting up BCPAP, and providing neonatal respiratory support as part of the multidisciplinary team.
- Respond to changes in patient condition, assist with emergent events per protocol, and ensure patient safety, isolation procedures, and equipment maintenance.
- Maintain required certifications (NRP, ACLS, BLS, PALS) and participate in ongoing training and competency checks; ensure proper equipment cleaning and infection control practices.

Requirements
- Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) experience required; NICU exposure in delivery settings preferred.
- At least 2 years of critical care experience, including involvement with deliveries and neonatal respiratory support.
- Certifications required: Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Basic Life Support (BLS), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS).
- Ability to manage ventilator and noninvasive support, including setting up and monitoring BCPAP as prescribed.
- Availability for day shifts (0630–1900), 3x12s, with rotating weekends; able to work in a fast-paced acute care environment.
- Eligible to work in the United States and perform duties in a hospital setting (no remote work).

Benefits and Support
- Dedicated support throughout the assignment from a travel nursing team
- 24/7 recruiter and travel support for field needs
- Guidance through credentialing and onboarding processes
- Resources for housing and relocation assistance (where available)
- Potential extension opportunities based on performance and patient needs
- Competitive weekly pay and ongoing assignment support

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Please note: Pay rates and guaranteed hours are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and confirmed hours will be discussed during the hiring process.

About Healthforce

Healthforce is a nationwide travel healthcare staffing agency connecting travel nurses and allied health professionals with high-quality contract assignments across the United States.

We specialize in placing clinicians in travel nursing jobs , allied health travel assignments , and local contract opportunities in hospitals, long-term care facilities, and outpatient settings. Whether you are an experienced traveler or taking your first assignment, Healthforce provides the support and opportunities you need to succeed.

Travel Nursing and Allied Health Opportunities Nationwide

Healthforce partners with healthcare facilities across the country to offer a wide range of opportunities for nurses and allied professionals.

• Travel RN jobs in Med Surg, ICU, ER, LTC, and more
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• Short-term and 13-week travel assignments

Our goal is simple: match you with the right assignment, in the right location, at the right pay.

What Makes Healthforce Different

We know that travel healthcare professionals have options. That is why we focus on delivering a better experience at every step of the process.

• Competitive weekly pay packages with transparent breakdowns
• Fast credentialing support to help you get submitted quickly
• Dedicated recruiters who stay with you from submission to start
• 24/7 support while you are on assignment
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We do not just place you in a job. We help you build a sustainable travel healthcare career.

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Healthforce is designed around the needs of today’s travel healthcare workforce. We make it easier for clinicians to move quickly, stay informed, and access strong opportunities across the country.

• Quick submissions to open jobs
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Whether you are searching for your next assignment or planning your first travel job, our team is here to help you move forward with confidence.

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Apply today to connect with a recruiter and explore current travel nursing and allied health job opportunities.

Job Tags

Weekly pay, Daily paid, Ongoing contract, Contract work, Temporary work, Local area, Remote work, Relocation package, Flexible hours, Shift work, Day shift

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