Respiratory Therapist

Respiratory Therapist (RRT or CRT) — Travel Contract

Charleston, WV | 13-Week Contract | 3x12-Hour Shifts

This travel opportunity places Respiratory Therapists in a short-term acute care setting serving adult, adolescent, and geriatric patient populations across general and critical care environments. The Respiratory Care Department provides comprehensive assessment, pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment, diagnostic testing, and patient education focused on cardiopulmonary conditions.

Shift Options

• Days: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
• Nights: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM
• Weekdays with some weekend coverage required
• Guaranteed hours: 72–80 per pay period
• Block scheduling considered but not guaranteed

Clinical Scope

• Critical care and general care patients across adult and pediatric populations
• Skills include mechanical ventilation management and weaning, BiPAP/CPAP, HFNC, bronchoscopy support, nitric oxide therapy, tracheostomy care, ABG interpretation, pulmonary hygiene, aerosol and MDI therapy, and airway management

Requirements

• RRT or CRT credential
• Minimum 1 year of experience (first-time travelers accepted)
• Active WV or Compact state license (pending license accepted for submission)
• BLS and ACLS required (AHA-issued)
• PALS and NALS preferred for pediatric cases
• Permanent address must be 100+ miles from the facility (75–100 miles considered case-by-case)

Additional Details

• Float within scope to meet facility needs; float to sister facilities possible
• Scrubs provided by the facility
• Free parking for travelers
• 32-hour orientation
• One pre-approved time off request honored
• 2 manager or charge nurse references (within past 2 years) required
• Flu vaccine required (medical exemptions only); COVID-19 vaccine not required