Travel Respiratory Therapist - $1,779 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, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Respiratory Therapist - Night Shift

Location

Virginia

Assignment Duration

This is a 13-week contract position.

Schedule

Night shift - 3x12.0 hours

Job Description

The Respiratory Therapist provides quality patient care by delivering intensive respiratory care and facilitating patient transport into and out of the facility as medically prescribed. This role involves minimal supervision and falls within the scope of professional licensing. Key responsibilities include evaluating patients, recommending treatment plans, and explaining procedures and treatments to patients, ensuring they receive necessary education upon discharge.

Responsibilities

• Conduct physician-prescribed treatments using various respiratory equipment, both invasive and non-invasive.
• Perform chest physiotherapy to promote secretion clearance and suctioning via multiple methods.
• Monitor patients through oximetry and capnography according to policy.
• Review patient chest x-rays and participate in pulmonary function studies.
• Assist with respiratory-related procedures, including bronchoscopy and chest tube placement.
• Provide tracheostomy care, including tube insertion and removal.
• Perform arterial punctures and evaluate the efficiency of ventilation.
• Document treatments and patient response accurately in respiratory care records.
• Communicate effectively with healthcare team members regarding patient care.
• Ensure accurate respiratory therapy charging and rectify any errors.

Required Experience / Certifications / Licensure

Must hold a current Virginia state license to practice as a Respiratory Therapist.

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 #34247204. 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,19:00:00-07:00:00

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