Travel Respiratory Therapy Technician in Princeton, WV

Job Title

Respiratory Therapist

Princeton, WV

Contract | Nights | Onsite | Every other weekend required; holiday coverage based on scheduled days

• Administer breathing treatments and manage ventilators across inpatient units, including ICU (up to 8–9 vents), with caseloads ranging from 40–70 treatments per shift
• Draw and run arterial blood gas (ABG) samples and perform EKGs for both inpatient and outpatient settings
• Provide respiratory care coverage across all inpatient areas and the Emergency Department; may be called to initiate CPAP on infants
• Assist with intubation procedures as needed; independent intubation is not required
• Perform outpatient bronchoscopies in a procedural setting
• Operate a variety of ventilator and respiratory equipment including Puritan Bennett 840, Hamilton C1, Avea, BiPAP V60, and Vapotherm high flow

• Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) via NBRC or Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential
• Active certifications: BLS, ACLS, NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program), and PALS
• Demonstrated experience in ER, ICU, and inpatient adult respiratory care
• Ability to manage ventilated patients and perform ABG draws and EKGs independently
• Valid, unexpired driver's license required at time of submission

• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) designation preferred over CRT
• STABLE certification preferred
• Pediatric inpatient experience; facility is willing to train candidates without pediatric background

• Structured onboarding includes classroom orientation, modules, and shadowing with a preceptor before independent assignment, with schedules set four weeks in advance
• A lead therapist or supervisor is always available on shift, and travelers are not required to cover sleep lab, pulmonary rehab, or cardiac rehab, nor perform critical care transports outside the facility