Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - $1,963 per week

TotalMed; Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

TotalMed is seeking a Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist in Columbia, Missouri, for a 13-week assignment. The role requires at least one year of acute-care experience and involves providing patient care, administering respiratory therapies, and maintaining equipment.

Candidates should hold BLS and ACLS certifications, and be prepared to respond to emergent situations requiring respiratory support. The position offers a competitive salary and tax-free stipends based on a 12-hour shift schedule.

Qualifications

• 1+ year recent acute-care experience.
• BLS and ACLS certifications required; PALS and NRP may be required in some areas.
• NBRC certification and 2 years of experience required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care including evaluations and treatments.
• Administer various respiratory and cardiology modalities.
• Maintain accurate patient records.

Skills

Acute-care experience

Patient care

Equipment maintenance

Education

NBRC certification

BLS and ACLS certifications

Job description

Position

Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist – Columbia, Missouri (13‑week assignment, 36 hours/week, 12‑hour night shifts)

Job Overview

TNAA TotalMed Allied is seeking a travel Registered Respiratory Therapist for a 13‑week assignment in Columbia, MO. The role requires acute‑care experience and will involve direct patient care across various clinical settings.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care, including evaluations and treatments per procedural guidelines.
• Administer a variety of simple and complex respiratory and cardiology modalities.
• Maintain accurate patient records and documentation.
• Clean, disinfect, assemble, calibrate, and maintain respiratory and cardiology equipment; evaluate equipment function and report malfunctions to the director.
• Perform arterial puncture and analyze samples per procedure guidelines.
• Collaborate with nurses, physicians, and other hospital personnel to optimize continuum of care.
• Respond to emergent situations requiring respiratory support.

Qualifications & Certifications

• 1+ year recent acute‑care experience.
• BLS and ACLS certifications required; PALS and NRP may be required in some areas.
• NBRC certification and 2 years of experience (additional certifications may be required before assignment).
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods, bend, lean, stoop, and lift up to 50 lb. Adequate vision (close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception).

Compensation

Pay package based on 12‑hour shifts and 36 hours/week (subject to confirmation). Salary and tax‑free stipend amounts determined during assignment.