Travel Respiratory Therapist - $1,850 per week

ARMStaffing; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 56,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

ARMStaffing is seeking a travel Respiratory Therapist for a 13-week assignment in Alexandria, Virginia. The role involves 12-hour day shifts, Friday–Sunday, with a 36-hour workweek and a 12-hour shift pattern.

Responsibilities include delivering intensive respiratory care, managing patient transport, and educating patients for discharge. Requires VA license, BLS and ACLS, and experience in ICU respiratory care and patient transport.

Qualifications

• Virginia license to practice as a Respiratory Therapist is required.
• Certification in BLS and ACLS is required.
• Experience in intensive respiratory care and patient transport is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide physician prescribed respiratory treatments and operate ventilatory equipment.
• Perform chest physiotherapy to promote secretion clearance and monitor patient responses.

Education

Virginia Respiratory Therapist license

Tools

BLS

ACLS

Job description

ARMStaffing is seeking a travel Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in Alexandria, Virginia.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Respiratory Therapist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Start Date: 12/07/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Quick Look

ARMStaffing is looking for a Respiratory Therapist, Respiratory Therapist (Day Shift) in Alexandria, Virginia.

Location

Alexandria, VA

Assignment Duration

This is a 13-week contract position.

Schedule/Shift

Friday, Saturday, and Sunday Day Shift. Must be able to work on Christmas and either Thanksgiving or New Year’s.

Job Description

The Respiratory Therapist provides quality patient care, delivering intensive respiratory care and managing patient transport as prescribed within their professional scope of practice. They will evaluate patients and recommend treatment plans, explain procedures and treatments to patients, and provide necessary education for discharge to home. Responsibilities include conducting a variety of physician prescribed respiratory treatments, operating various ventilatory and aerosol devices, performing chest physiotherapy, suctioning, and monitoring using oximetry and capnography. The therapist will also perform and review patient's chest x-rays, conduct 12-Lead EKGs, recognize basic arrhythmias, and assist with respiratory care-related procedures.

Responsibilities

• Perform physician prescribed treatments operating a range of ventilatory equipment.
• Conduct chest physiotherapy to promote secretion clearance.
• Monitor patient responses and document all treatments and outcomes accurately.
• Provide patient education about treatment procedures and post-discharge care.
• Assist with various respiratory care procedures as per hospital policy.
• Communicate effectively with healthcare team members regarding patient therapy outcomes.

Required Experience

• Current Virginia Respiratory Therapist license.
• Experience in intensive respiratory care and patient transport.

Certifications/Licensure

• Must possess a valid Virginia license to practice as a Respiratory Therapist.
• Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) is required.

About ARMStaffing

Founded in 2011 and a member of the ARGroup, LLC, ARMStaffing connects dedicated nurses and allied health professionals with the facilities that need them most. As three-time winners of the Top Workplaces Award and named to SIA’s Largest Staffing Firms in the U.S., we’ve built a reputation on more than just placements — we’ve built it on relationships.

As a trusted partner to hospitals, rehab centers, and long-term care facilities across the country, we take pride in helping clinicians grow rewarding careers while supporting the organizations that rely on their skills.

ARMStaffing Job ID #38759762. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Respiratory Therapist:Respiratory Therapist,07:00:00-19:00:00

Allied Resources Medical Staffing (ARMStaffing) places the most qualified medical professionals in the industry, including: local and travel contract, temp-to-perm, per diem, and direct-hire personnel.

As a leader in medical staffing, we cover every segment of the healthcare market and take pride in our ability to exceed our clients' expectations. We accomplish this through our total dedication to our clients and field associates, our over 15 years of experience, a strong and diverse poor of medical professionals, and the high level of loyalty of our internal staff.

We also make it a point to develop and maintain close relationships with staffing and office managers to ensure clear communication and proper placements based on the client's criteria. This allows us to tailor our services to best suit the staffing needs of our clients, while placing our employees in positions that match their abilities and preferences.

Our goal is to offer unparalleled service to our valued healthcare clients, regardless of facility size or location, and to maintain a top-notch workforce of qualified, dedicated and medical professionals.

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• Local and travel contracts
• Temp-to-perm employment
• Direct-hire personnel
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• Staffing for every segment of the healthcare industry including, RNs, LPNs, and CNAs, and Allied Health Professionals
• Long-term contracts, block scheduling and per diem staffing options
• 24-Hour customer service and on-call support 365 days a year
• Full-time, registered nurse on staff to provide screening, background, and reference checks
• Long-term and temporary career options with outstanding employee benefits
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