Travel Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - Adult & Neonatal ICU - $1,750 per week

Jooble; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare staffing agency is seeking a Travel Respiratory Therapist (RRT) for a contract assignment in Washington, DC that offers excellent pay and benefits. Candidates will be required to deliver high-quality patient care during night shifts, with responsibilities including patient evaluation and providing complex respiratory therapy. The position requires proven experience and certifications, making it a rewarding opportunity for skilled therapists looking to work in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Health Insurance Coverage

401K matching

New licensing reimbursement

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Registered Respiratory Therapist.
• Maintain current CPR or BCLS certification.
• Minimum 2 years experience required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluating patients and recommending treatment plans.
• Providing respiratory care for critical and complex conditions.
• Performing timely and accurate documentation.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Compassion

Education

CPR or BCLS certification

Additional certifications (BCLS, ACLS, PALS, NALS, NRP preferred)

Job description

Travel Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - Adult & Neonatal ICU - $1,750 per week

Travel Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - Adult & Neonatal ICU - $1,750 per week

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Focus Staff is seeking a travel Registered Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in Washington, District of Columbia.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Registered Respiratory Therapist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Start Date: 07/07/2025
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel
  
  

We currently have a client in WASHINGTON, DC looking for Traveling Respiratory Therapist (RRT)!

Focus Staff is seeking a traveling Respiratory Therapist to help us to provide quality patient care during this COVID 19 Crisis. As a member of the Respiratory Team, develop and ensure the patient plan of care in collaboration with physicians, registered nurses, and other therapists. Ask your recruiter if this job qualifies as a crisis rate.

Contract Assignment – 13 Weeks (Temporary)

Shift: 3x12 Nights

Rewards: (Respiratory Therapist)

• Pay depends on location and experience.
• We are offering a very competitive package to the right Respiratory Therapist.
• Health Insurance Coverage
• 401K matching
• New licensing reimbursement
• Job staffing in all 50 states
  
  

Candidates need to possess phenomenal efficiency and attention to detail with a strong knowledge of procedures and patient safety. Being Compassionate and sensitive is a prerequisite for the profession.

Requirements

• Proven experience as Repertory Therapist
• Maintain current CPR or BCLS certification.
• BCLS, ACLS, PALS, NALS, or NRP preferred
• Excellent communication skills with the staff, physicians, patients and families
  
  

Work Experience: At least 2 years of experience

If you are seeking Respiratory Therapist position and would like to work with an agency that will listen to your needs and career goals, then Focus Staff is the right place to be. We are proud of our ability to build relationships with all our healthcare professionals, whether you are seeking Travel assignments, PRN work or Permanent Placed positions.

Responsibilities

• Evaluating patient and recommends a treatment plan
• Providing respiratory care to patients with critical and complex medical and surgical conditions
• Performing insertion and removal of endotracheal tubes
• Performing timely and accurate documentation
• Promoting continuous quality improvement
• Teaching and counseling patients/families
  
  

Job Type: Contract/Temporary/Travel

Location: WASHINGTON, DC

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Focus Staff Job ID #a0xVt000007gGPRIA2. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RRT - Respiratory Therapist

About Focus Staff

Your Journey, Our Focus. Travel Confidently, Care Boldly with Focus Staff.

At Focus Staff, we’re here to make your travel healthcare career rewarding, seamless, and stress-free.

Whether you’re a travel nurse, therapist, or allied health professional, we take care of the details so you can focus on what you do best — caring for others. Our mission is simple: to help healthcare heroes like you thrive, no matter where your journey takes you.

With thousands of job opportunities across all 50 states, our dedicated recruiters work closely with you to match you to the right assignment, based on what matters most to you — pay, location, benefits, or career growth.

From day one, you’ll enjoy premium benefits like medical coverage that bridges between assignments, 401K matching, travel and licensing reimbursements, and personalized housing support. Plus, our team is here for you 24/7, with clinical support available whenever you need guidance or backup.

At Focus Staff, we believe in making every assignment a smooth, comfortable, and empowering experience. Let’s make your next adventure your best one yet.

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