Select places Registered Respiratory Therapists (RRTs) in travel contracts across Canada — acute care ventilator management, NICU/PICU respiratory care, and rural health centres where your skills are critically needed.
RT Travel Work — What It Looks Like
Respiratory Therapists are among the most critically short allied health professionals in rural and northern Canada. Ventilator management, respiratory assessment, and NICU/PICU respiratory care are in acute demand outside major urban centres — and the professionals who fill those gaps travel.
Acute care / ICU: Ventilator management, weaning protocols, arterial blood gas interpretation, airway management in critical care environments
NICU / PICU: Neonatal and pediatric respiratory care — surfactant administration, CPAP/HFOV, developmental care — specialized and high-demand
Emergency department: Rapid response, intubation support, bronchospasm management, inhalation injury
General medical / surgical wards: Respiratory assessment, inhaled medication management, pulmonary function support
Rural and remote: Broad-scope RT covering ICU, emergency, and general respiratory in one role — autonomous, high-impact, highest demand. Strongest renewal rates of any RT setting.
What settings are available for RT travel contracts in Canada?
Select places RTs in acute care / ICU, NICU / PICU, emergency department, general medical and surgical wards, and rural acute care settings. Rural contracts are often broad-scope roles covering multiple areas within the same facility. Discuss your specialty and preferred settings with your recruiter.
Do I need provincial registration to travel as an RT?
Yes. Most provinces require both the RRT designation and active provincial registration. Requirements vary by province — some have their own RT regulatory colleges, others recognize CSRT membership. Select's recruiters can advise on licensing requirements for your destination province.
Are NICU respiratory therapy travel contracts available through Select?
Yes, where available. NICU RT contracts are specialized and high-demand — NRP certification is required or strongly preferred. Contact your Select recruiter to discuss current NICU contract availability and your specific qualifications.
What certifications are required for ICU RT contracts?
Minimum 2 years acute care experience is preferred. ACLS, BCLS, and PALS are expected at most facilities. Ventilator management experience is essential for ICU placements. Your skills checklist with your recruiter will identify contracts that match your specific ICU experience.
How does Select match RT experience to available contracts?
Your Select recruiter completes a skills and experience review covering your clinical settings, ventilator experience, certifications (NRP, ACLS, PALS), and provincial registration status. Contracts are matched to your actual qualifications — not just your RRT designation.
