Travel Respiratory Therapist (RRT CRT)

Travel Respiratory Therapist (RRT / CRT) Waimea HI
Kauai Veterans Memorial Hospital 5-week contract Quick start

The Travel Respiratory Therapist provides advanced respiratory care across inpatient and emergency settings supporting a small island community hospital with critical cardiopulmonary needs. This short-term assignment requires an experienced highly independent therapist comfortable with flexible shifts limited resources and rapid clinical decision-making.

• Initiate manage and monitor mechanical ventilation (volume- and pressure-cycled) including ventilator setup adjustments based on ABG interpretation and weaning protocols in consultation with physicians (IMV CPAP BiPAP PEEP).

• Perform emergency airway management including participation in codes CPR intubation support bag-mask ventilation and airway stabilization during intra- and inter-facility transfers.

• Conduct comprehensive respiratory assessments using clinical exam lab data imaging and history for neonatal pediatric adult and geriatric patients recommending appropriate therapies diagnostics and equipment.

• Administer respiratory treatments including aerosolized medications oxygen therapy chest physiotherapy postural drainage percussion and vibration while monitoring and documenting patient responses and identifying contraindications.

• Perform pulmonary diagnostics such as pulse oximetry and basic pulmonary function testing (vital capacity flow studies) and support pre-operative and screening evaluations as needed.

• Educate patients and families on disease management inhaler and device use breathing exercises and home-care strategies; provide outpatient teaching when assigned.

• Participate in cardiopulmonary rehabilitation activities and when required assist with EEG-related tasks and sleep study (polysomnography) support as part of the cardiopulmonary services team.

• Maintain strict adherence to infection prevention safety protocols and HIPAA; clean disinfect and perform minor maintenance on respiratory equipment ensuring a safe and organized care environment.

• Work flexible shifts including evenings weekends holidays and potential assignment to other Kauai region facilities if operationally required by the hospital.

• Active Hawaii Respiratory Therapist license (required at time of submission).

• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) with NBRC credential.

• Minimum 5 years of recent hospital-based respiratory therapy experience including ventilator management and critical care exposure.

• Current BLS certification; ACLS and PALS strongly preferred for critical and emergency coverage.

• Proven ability to work independently in a small rural acute-care setting with limited on-site resources and rotating responsibilities.

• Strong assessment critical thinking and communication skills with comfort treating all age groups and collaborating closely with physicians and nursing teams.

• Location: Kauai Veterans Memorial Hospital Waimea HI (small community hospital 0 49 beds island setting).

• EMR: Cerner.

• Contract: 5 weeks quick-start flexible shift expectations with required holiday coverage for major holidays as scheduled by the facility.

• Traveler is responsible for securing housing; candidates should research local housing and cost of living in Waimea/Kauai prior to submission.

This contract offers the opportunity to practice at the top of scope in a close-knit island hospital delivering essential respiratory care to a diverse patient population while experiencing the unique lifestyle and culture of Kauai. Partnering with a people-first agency focused on allied health ensures dedicated support throughout the assignment so you can focus on excellent patient care.