Respiratory Therapist Job in Carlsbad, NM

Carlsbad Medical Center is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) for a 91-day travel assignment. You will work a rotating schedule of 3x12-hour shifts, alternating between 5:30 AM–6:00 PM and 5:30 PM–6:00 AM days and nights. There is no on-call requirement and no floating to other units.

Core Responsibilities

• Administer respiratory therapies including oxygen therapy, aerosol treatments, and ventilator management
• Conduct patient assessments and monitor responses to respiratory treatments, including pharmacological interventions
• Perform and document arterial blood gas (ABG) punctures accurately and report results promptly
• Manage ventilator settings and airway maintenance to ensure optimal patient comfort and safety
• Perform pulmonary function studies, cardiac and pulmonary stress tests, and blood gases
• Insert arterial lines, assist with intubations, and maintain airways
• Assist physicians with invasive and non-invasive procedures and delivery of medicated aerosols via medical compressed gas
• Provide timely diagnostic and therapeutic services to both inpatients and outpatients
• Follow respiratory protocols and adhere to safety guidelines and regulatory standards during all procedures

Requirements

• Allied Health Professional credential (RRT)
• Minimum 2+ years of respiratory therapy experience
• Pediatric and neonatal experience required
• Current certifications: ACLS, BLS, RRT, and New Mexico license
• NRP certification required before or immediately after start date

Assignment Details

• Location: Carlsbad Medical Center, Carlsbad, NM
• Duration: 91 days
• Start date: October 5, 2026
• Weekly pay: $1,527
• EMR: MedHost
• Scrub color: Any color