Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist

Northern Medical Connections (NMC) is currently seeking Registered Respiratory Therapists (RRTs) to fill exciting travel healthcare opportunities across Canada!

NMC is a preferred Canadian healthcare staffing agency, proudly based in Kjipuktuk (Halifax), on Mi’kmaq territory. We honour Indigenous lands & communities across Canada. We are all Treaty People.

Unlike many healthcare staffing agencies, NMC was founded by healthcare professionals. We know that exceptional patient care starts with well-supported, empowered clinicians. Our mission is simple: to connect healthcare professionals with important job opportunities across Canada, where they feel valued, safe, and supported.

Who We're Looking For:

• Passionate and driven to excel
• Thrives in fast-paced, dynamic environments
• Eager to elevate your skills
• Make a lasting impact beyond your community
• Confident in tackling new challenges
• Empathetic, culturally aware, and respectful
• A collaborative team player, committed to shared success
• Experience with Indigenous health and wellness practices, including traditional healing and cultural safety, considered a strong asset.

NMC Onboarding Requirements:

• Applicants must be authorized to work in Canada
• Completion of a recognized/accredited MRT program in the relevant discipline. 
• CAMRT Certification (national certification exam). 
• Eligibility for provincial registration in all regulated provinces, including NS, PEI and NS 
• Jurisprudence exam completion for provinces where required (e.g., NS, PEI, NL). 
  
• Willing to travel for work term assignments - flexible contract lengths available
  
• Clear Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector
• A valid BLS certification completed through an in-person course
  
• Proof of current immunization for MMR, Varicella, Influenza, Covid 19, Polio and Hepatitis B
• Proof of Tdap booster within the past ten years
• Proof of negative TB skin test within the past ten years or negative chest x-ray within the past five years
• Proof of N95 Mask Fit Test Certificate within the past two years (3M 1870+, 3M 1860, 3M 1860S  most commonly accepted)

Why You'll Love Working with NMC:

• Competitive pay with additional perks, including incentives, per diems, and bonuses (varies by location)
• Paid travel and accommodations
• WCB and Professional Liability Insurance are provided
• Reimbursement for nursing licensure fees after successful completion of 6 weeks on contract
• Employee Referral Program
• Explore unique and diverse locations across Canada
• Flexible assignments tailored to your lifestyle
• Conducting facilities site visits prior to assigning nurses to contracts
• Backed by NMC’s supportive team every step of the way

NMC is dedicated to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment for the travel nurses, healthcare partners, and communities we serve. Our commitment to inclusion is central to delivering exceptional healthcare staffing services across Canada—we believe that welcoming diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives not only enhances the quality of care we provide, but also strengthens our organization as a whole. We continuously evaluate and improve our policies and practices to uphold these values and ensure that every individual connected to NMC feels respected, supported, and a true sense of belonging.

We appreciate all applicants’ interest, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted by our HR team. We encourage applicants to monitor their junk/spam email folders for any updates in the recruitment process.