Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) Acute Care Hospital Job in Petersburg, West Virginia

Apply now for a 13-week Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) travel assignment in Petersburg, WV, offering $1,750$1,880 weekly pay and 36 guaranteed hours.

Join an acute-care hospital respiratory therapy team and make a meaningful impact across inpatient, outpatient, and emergency care settings. This travel respiratory therapist assignment offers a consistent 36-hour schedule, a supportive small-town atmosphere, and the opportunity to care for adult patients as well as occasional pediatric and neonatal patients. Petersburg is located in West Virginias scenic Potomac Highlands, offering a welcoming community with access to beautiful mountain landscapes and outdoor recreation.

Travel Respiratory Therapist Job Details

• Location: Petersburg, West Virginia
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,750$1,880
• Assignment Type: 13-week travel respiratory therapist assignment
• Start Date: October 21, 2026
• End Date: January 20, 2027
• Schedule: Three 12-hour shifts per week; 36 guaranteed hours
• Shift Duration: 12 hours, rotating days and nights
• Shift Pattern: Mondays and Tuesdays on day shift, with alternating Wednesday and Friday night shifts
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Holiday Requirement: Coverage based on department need
• Additional Shifts: Extra shifts may be available when coverage is needed
• Orientation: Two to three days of department-specific orientation
• Scrub Requirements: No specific scrub color required

Registered Respiratory Therapist Job Requirements

• At least 2 years of respiratory therapy experience in an acute-care hospital or healthcare setting
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) verification preferred; CRT credentials may be accepted
• Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association
• Current ACLS certification from the American Heart Association
• Current PCOT certification
• Strong mechanical ventilator-management skills
• Ability to work independently, including on overnight shifts
• Pediatric respiratory care experience is helpful but not required
• Ability to assist with intubation as needed

Respiratory Therapist Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory care across inpatient, outpatient, and emergency department settings
• Manage mechanical ventilation and support patients requiring CPAP, BiPAP, and high-flow nasal cannula therapy
• Perform arterial blood gas draws and related respiratory assessments
• Administer nebulizer treatments and metered-dose inhalers
• Provide flutter therapy and other airway-clearance interventions
• Set up nocturnal pulse oximetry and perform blood gas testing for outpatient patients
• Care for primarily adult patients, with occasional pediatric and neonatal patients in the emergency department and labor and delivery areas
• Assist with intubation procedures and collaborate with providers and the broader patient-care team
• Document respiratory care accurately in the MEDITECH charting system
• Work collaboratively with other respiratory therapists while managing assigned patient-care areas

Apply now to join this acute-care respiratory therapy team and begin your next travel healthcare assignment in Petersburg, West Virginia.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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