Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) Travel Jobs – Acute Care Hospital in Petersburg, West Virginia

Join an experienced respiratory care team as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) on a 13-week travel contract in Petersburg, WV. Provide comprehensive respiratory therapy services across inpatient, outpatient, emergency, and occasional labor and delivery settings while enjoying the scenic Potomac Highlands.

Travel Respiratory Therapist Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,730-$1,860
• Location: Petersburg, West Virginia
• Healthcare Setting: Acute-care hospital respiratory department
• Assignment: 13-week travel respiratory therapy contract
• Schedule: Three 12-hour shifts per week; 36 hours per week
• Shift Pattern: Every Monday and Tuesday on day shift, with alternating Wednesday and Friday night shifts; shift times are approximately 5:45 a.m.-6:15 p.m. or 5:45 p.m.-6:15 a.m.
• Weekends: Every other weekend
• Holidays: Coverage may be scheduled based on department needs
• Additional Shifts: Opportunities may be available to pick up extra shifts
• Orientation: Approximately 2-3 days of department-specific orientation
• Electronic Medical Record: MEDITECH
• Call Requirement: No scheduled call or standby requirement

Registered Respiratory Therapist Job Requirements

• At least 2 years of recent respiratory therapy experience in an acute-care hospital or similar healthcare setting
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) verification preferred; Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) candidates may be considered
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications from the American Heart Association
• Current PCOT certification
• Strong mechanical ventilator management skills and the ability to work independently, including during overnight shifts
• Pediatric and neonatal respiratory care experience is helpful but not required
• First-time travel respiratory therapists are welcome to apply

Respiratory Therapist Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory care for primarily adult patients across inpatient, outpatient, and emergency department settings
• Support occasional pediatric and neonatal respiratory care in the emergency department and labor and delivery areas
• Manage mechanical ventilation and provide CPAP, BiPAP, and high-flow nasal cannula therapy
• Perform arterial blood gas draws and assist with blood gas analysis
• Administer nebulizer treatments and metered-dose inhalers
• Provide airway clearance therapy, including flutter therapy
• Set up nocturnal pulse oximetry and support outpatient respiratory testing
• Assist with intubation procedures as directed; independent intubation is not currently required
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other clinical team members to deliver safe, timely respiratory care
• Use department equipment such as Hamilton Medical ventilators, high-flow oxygen systems, bedside CPAP/BiPAP devices, pulse oximeters, and ABG analyzers

Why Work in Petersburg, West Virginia?

Located in the scenic Potomac Highlands, Petersburg offers a welcoming small-town atmosphere with convenient access to outdoor recreation, mountain landscapes, and year-round adventure.

Apply now to join this acute-care respiratory therapy team and start your next travel healthcare assignment in West Virginia.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.