Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist - $1,883 per week

Focus Staff; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 109,000 - 164,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance coverage

401k matching

New licensing reimbursement

Job staffing in all 50 states

Competitive pay

Job summary

Focus Staff is hiring a Registered Respiratory Therapist for a travel position in Jackson, MS. The role involves evaluating patient conditions, providing respiratory care, and timely documentation. Candidates must have proven experience, current CPR or BCLS certification, excellent communication skills, and at least 2 years of clinical experience. Benefits include health insurance, 401k matching, and competitive pay based on location and experience. This position is for 36 hours per week on 12-hour shifts.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Respiratory Therapist.
• Maintain current CPR or BCLS certification; preferred include BCLS, ACLS, PALS, NALS, or NRP.
• Excellent communication skills with staff, physicians, patients, and families.
• At least 2 years of clinical experience.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patient conditions and recommend a treatment plan.
• Provide respiratory care to patients with critical and complex medical conditions.
• Perform insertion and removal of endotracheal tubes.
• Perform timely and accurate documentation.
• Promote continuous quality improvement.
• Teach and counsel patients and families.

Skills

Proven experience as a Respiratory Therapist

Excellent communication skills

Current CPR or BCLS certification

Clinical experience

Education

CPR/BCLS certification

ACLS/PALS/NALS/NRP preferred

Job description

Job Details

• Specialty: Registered Respiratory Therapist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Start Date: 06/01/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Hours: 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days (3x12 per week)
• Employment Type: Travel
• Job Type: Contract/Temporary/Travel
• Location: Jackson, MS

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patient conditions and recommend a treatment plan.
• Provide respiratory care to patients with critical and complex medical and surgical conditions.
• Perform insertion and removal of endotracheal tubes.
• Perform timely and accurate documentation.
• Promote continuous quality improvement.
• Teach and counsel patients and families.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Respiratory Therapist.
• Maintain current CPR or BCLS certification; BCLS, ACLS, PALS, NALS, or NRP preferred.
• Excellent communication skills with staff, physicians, patients, and families.
• At least 2 years of clinical experience.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage.
• 401k matching.
• New licensing reimbursement.
• Job staffing in all 50 states.
• Competitive pay based on location and experience; 12‑hour shifts, 36 hours per week.

Job ID: a0xVt00000MkWrUIAV

Posted Job Title: Travel RRT - Respiratory Therapist