Travel Respiratory Therapist - $1,771 per week

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: 11/03/2025
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Respiratory Therapist - 13-Week Assignment

Job Description

The Respiratory Therapist is responsible for providing quality patient care by delivering intensive respiratory care and assisting with patient transport as medically prescribed. This role includes evaluating patients, recommending treatment plans, and educating patients about their treatments and discharge plans.

Responsibilities

• Conduct physician-prescribed treatments using various ventilatory equipment, oxygen and aerosol devices, and nebulizers.
• Perform chest physiotherapy and suctioning using multiple methods.
• Monitor oximetry and capnography according to policy.
• Review patient's chest x-rays and perform pulmonary function studies.
• Assist with respiratory care-related procedures such as bronchoscopy and chest tube placement.
• Conduct tracheostomy care, including insertion and removal of tracheostomy tubes.
• Perform arterial puncture and monitor test results.
• Administer cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) according to BLS and ACLS guidelines.
• Record treatment information and communicate with attending and pulmonary physicians regarding patient therapy.
• Maintain accurate respiratory therapy charging and reporting.

Required Experience / Certifications / Licensure

• Current Virginia state license as a Respiratory Therapist.
• Experience with ventilatory equipment and respiratory care procedures.
• Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS).

Schedule

This position requires a day shift with a 3x12.0-hour schedule.

Why ARMStaffing?

At ARMStaffing, we take care of our employees! We offer:

• Health Benefits: Day-1 access to Medical, Vision, Dental, Life, and more
• Onboarding Made Easy: We handle physicals, titers, and more so you can focus on care
• Clinical Support: In-house clinical team available to assist and advocate
• 401k Retirement Plan: Eligible after waiting period; 4% match with 5% contribution
• Recruiter Matching: Get paired with a recruiter based on your location and specialty
• Extras: Travel reimbursement, housing allowance, meals, referral bonuses, and more

We're not the only ones who think ARMStaffing should be your first choice. Here’s why:

• SIA’s Top-50 Fastest Growing Healthcare Staffing Firms – 2019
• SIA’s Largest Healthcare Staffing Agencies in the U.S. – 2023
• Top Workplace in the Lehigh Valley – 2022, 2023
• Perfect scores for 'Name, Not a Number' and 'Recruiters' Personalities' on Highway Hypodermics
• Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval for Healthcare Staffing Services

Contract & local rates may vary based on location and applicant residency. Ask your ARMStaffing recruiter for details!

ARMStaffing Job ID #34247203. 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

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