Local Contract Registered Respiratory Therapist

Patterns Hiring is seeking a local contract Registered Respiratory Therapist for a local contract job in Everett, Massachusetts.

Job Description & Requirements

Specialty: Registered Respiratory Therapist

Discipline: Allied Health Professional

Start Date: 11/16/2026

Duration: 13 weeks

36 hours per week

Shift: 12 hours, rotating

Employment Type: Local Contract

Respiratory Therapist Respiratory Care

CHA Everett Hospital Everett, MA Nov 16, 2026 – Feb 13, 2027 13 Weeks Rotating Shift

Seeking an experienced Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to provide high-quality respiratory care in an acute-care hospital setting.

Position Highlights:

• Primarily 12-hour night shifts with some evening rotation

• Rotating weekends and holidays

• Every other major holiday required

• No block scheduling

• On-call required

• Floating required

• Epic preferred

• Meditech used for blood gas orders

• Local & travel candidates accepted

• 50-mile local traveler rule

Key Duties:

• Provide respiratory care to acute-care patients

• Perform airway and ventilator management

• Perform blood gas draws, analysis, and interpretation

• Provide intubation support and related respiratory procedures

• Monitor and respond to respiratory emergencies

• Operate independently during assigned shifts

• Maintain accurate clinical documentation in the EMR

• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and the multidisciplinary care team

• Follow patient safety, infection control, and respiratory care standards

• Float to other areas as required

**Requirements:**

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) – REQUIRED

NBRC credential – REQUIRED at submission

Active Massachusetts RRT License – REQUIRED

1+ year of specialty experience – REQUIRED

Acute-care experience – REQUIRED

Airway & ventilator management experience – REQUIRED

Blood gas draw, analysis & interpretation experience – REQUIRED

Intubation experience – REQUIRED

AHA BLS – REQUIRED

2 recent Manager/Supervisor references in matching specialty

Specialty-specific skills checklist

Current driver's license with address matching demographics

Flu vaccination required during flu season

NRP certification – Preferred

Epic experience – Preferred

Patterns Hiring Job ID #NANC-0351-P-1012.

About Patterns Hiring

Patterns Inc. is a talent solutions and staffing organization supporting clients across healthcare and allied domains. We partner closely with hospitals, healthcare systems, and organizations to deliver high-quality professionals for contingent and permanent roles.

Our teams operate with a strong focus on transparency, accountability, and long-term career alignment. We believe successful placements are built on understanding both client needs and candidate goals, not just filling roles quickly.

At Patterns, candidates can expect clear communication, ethical hiring practices, and consistent support throughout the hiring process. We value professionalism, collaboration, and growth, and we strive to create opportunities where talent can build meaningful and sustainable careers.

Benefits

Referral bonus

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