Travel Respiratory Therapy Technician in Petersburg, WV

Job Title

Respiratory Therapist

Location

Petersburg, WV

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Rotating 12-Hour Shifts (5:45 AM – 6:15 PM / Night Shift Available) | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory therapy services across inpatient, outpatient, and emergency department settings, including occasional pediatric and neonatal patients in the ED and L&D
• Perform ventilator management, ABG draws, CPAP/BiPAP, High Flow Nasal Cannula, nebulizer treatments, MDIs, and flutter/airway clearance therapies
• Support outpatient services including nocturnal pulse oximetry setup and blood gas analysis
• Assist with intubation procedures as needed
• Operate department equipment including Hamilton Medical C1 & C3 ventilators, Masimo SoftFlow High Flow systems, GEM5000 ABG analyzer, and ResMed bedside CPAP/BiPAP units
• Work independently during night shifts and rotate every other weekend and holidays as needed

Required Qualifications

• CRT or RRT credential required (RRT preferred)
• BLS, ACLS, and PALS/PECT certifications required
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in respiratory therapy
• Demonstrated ventilator management skills
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential strongly preferred
• Pediatric respiratory therapy experience is highly beneficial
• Travel therapy experience welcome; first-time travelers will be considered

Why Join Us

• Department-specific orientation of 2–3 days provided to support a smooth transition into the role
• Collaborative team environment with management support available around the clock, including on-call coverage for nights and weekends