Respiratory Unit - Respiratory Therapist - $2240 per week.

Trusted Health; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Trusted Health is seeking an experienced Respiratory Therapist for a travel assignment. The role requires pediatric, NICU, and adult ER/critical care experience, with duties including respiratory care administration and patient education across multiple units.

The position is travel-only, with no local submissions, and candidates must live more than 50 miles from the facility. A valid license, BLS, RRT, and ACLS are required, with 14 days off maximum and night shifts.

Qualifications

• Candidate must have a clinical license to submit.
• Role requires floating to multiple units across facilities.
• Travel-only assignment; local submissions not permitted.
• Must reside more than 50 miles from the facility.

Responsibilities

• Administer respiratory care per physician orders, including evaluation and monitoring of the cardiopulmonary system.
• Provide ventilatory support, airway care, and related therapies per protocols and treatment plans.

Job description

Trusted is seeking an experienced allied health professional for this exciting travel assignment. Trusted has streamlined the travel experience by enabling clinicians to apply directly to jobs without the need for recruiters. This unique approach provides more transparency, eliminates pesky calls from recruiters, and puts more money in your pocket. Join the thousands of nurses and allied health professionals across the country who have already made the switch to a more modern way to work.

Experience:

• 2 years of experience with 3 months within the last 12 months.

Requirements:

• Candidates must have a license (required for submission).
• This role will require floating to multiple units
• Travel only, local not allowed. Candidates must live >50 miles from facility to be submitted.
• COVID vaccination required after submission. Religious and medical declinations accepted.
• Flu vaccination required after submission. Religious and medical declinations accepted.
• Anyone currently working at this facility cannot be submitted.

Additional Details:

Required Skills/Experience:Pediatric, NICU, and adult ER and critical care experience are required.

Unit Details:The Respiratory Therapist administers respiratory care by prescription of the physician, including diagnostic evaluation (including, but not limited to, obtaining and analyzing physiological specimens, interpreting physiologic data, and performing tests and studies of the cardiopulmonary system), as well as management, education, rehabilitation, and care of patients with deficiencies and abnormalities of the cardiopulmonary system.The practice includes the application of technology and the use of treatment protocols across all care sites, including but not limited to the application and monitoring of medical gases and environmental control systems, mechanical ventilatory support, artificial airway care, bronchopulmonary hygiene, pharmacological agents related to respiratory care procedures, cardiopulmonary rehabilitation, and hemodynamic cardiovascular support.

14 days maximum time off

2 Charge/Lead/Supervisor references required

Proof of identification required

Certifications:

• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• RRT (Registered Respiratory Therapist)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)

• Skills Checklist: Yes
• References: Yes
• Certifications: Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support, Registered Respiratory Therapist, Basic Life Support

Job Details

• Job Type: Travel
• Nurse/Patient: – –
• Shift Type: Night
• Contract Date: 2026-11-02
• Expected Length: 9 weeks
• Hours per Shift: 12
• Shifts per Week: 3