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 a caseload of up to 40–70 treatments per shift
• Draw and run arterial blood gas (ABG) samples and assist with intubation as needed
• Perform inpatient and outpatient EKGs within assigned coverage areas
• Provide respiratory care in the Emergency Department and all inpatient areas, including a pediatric inpatient unit and a family birthing unit
• Operate and manage equipment including Puritan Bennett 840, Hamilton C1, Avea, BiPAP V60, and Vapotherm high-flow systems
• May be called upon to initiate CPAP on infants; no critical care transports outside the facility required

• Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) via NBRC or Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential
• Active BLS certification
• ACLS certification required
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) certification required
• PALS certification required
• Demonstrated experience in ER, ICU, and inpatient adult respiratory care

• STABLE certification preferred
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) designation preferred over CRT
• Pediatric respiratory therapy experience preferred; facility is willing to train qualified candidates
• Familiarity with ventilator management in a high-acuity ICU environment

• Set schedules are built four weeks in advance with no on-call or standby call requirements, offering predictability and work-life balance
• A structured orientation program including classroom training, modules, and preceptor shadowing ensures a supported transition into the role