Respiratory Therapist

Respiratory Therapist – 12-Hour Night Shift

Assignment Overview

The facility is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for a 13-week contract on the night shift (6:30 PM – 6:30 AM). You'll work a rotating 4-week schedule with every other weekend required. This is a dynamic role covering multiple units and settings.

Clinical Scope

You'll provide respiratory care across inpatient floors (medical-surgical, progressive care, ICU), emergency department, rehabilitation, post-anesthesia care, skilled nursing, endoscopy, catheterization lab, and outpatient settings. Your daily duties include:

• Administering breathing treatments and managing respiratory equipment
• Collecting ABGs and capillary sticks for I-Stats
• Assisting with intubations (no independent intubation required)
• Performing outpatient ABGs and 6-minute walk tests

You'll care for adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients (no NICU setting).

Staffing & Support

You won't be the only RT on shift. A charge RT is available nights and weekends; a supervisor or director is present Monday–Friday. Orientation includes 1–3 preceptor-led shifts as needed. No call or float requirements.

Requirements

• Current RRT credential via NBRC (CRT acceptable if grandfathered by the WV Board of Respiratory Care)
• BLS and ACLS certifications
• WV CARES clearance required prior to start
• Preferred: 3–4 years experience (first-time travelers considered)
• Valid driver's license required; 50-mile radius from facility

Schedule

36 guaranteed hours per week. Client may cancel 2 shifts during a 13-week assignment.