Travel Respiratory Therapist Registered Respiratory Therapist Job

Overview
Respiratory Therapist (Registered Respiratory Therapist), traveling assignment in Columbia, Missouri. Start date 08/09/2026 for 13 weeks. Weekly pay ranges from $1,614 to $1,722 per week. Shift is 3x12-hour days. This role is in a hospital setting with potential work across ICU, NICU, ER, andFloor Therapy areas. A virtual interview is required for consideration, and candidates should include a full skills checklist with their resume combined in a single document.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $1,614 - $1,722 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 0.0 per week
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: 3x12-hour days
- Start date: 08/09/2026
- Work setting: Hospital travel assignment in critical care areas (ICU/NICU/ER/Floor Therapy)
- Interview requirement: Virtual interview required
- Additional program features: Fast credentialing, housing assistance, extension opportunities, 24/7 recruiter and travel support

Responsibilities
- Deliver comprehensive respiratory care in ICU, NICU, ER, and floor therapy settings for neonatal, pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients.
- Manage mechanical ventilation and critical care support, including adjusting ventilator settings under physician direction and monitoring alarms.
- Administer prescribed inhaled medications (LABA, LAMA, SABA, ICS) and provide related therapies; administer surfactant as applicable per patient needs.
- Perform arterial puncture and obtain arterial blood gases; implement noninvasive ventilation and airway procedures as required.
- Monitor patient progress, document care in the health record, participate in rounds, and collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to optimize outcomes.
- Ensure safe equipment operation with commonly used devices and room ventilation supports; respond to changes in patient status promptly.

Requirements
- NICU experience preferred; NRP certification required if NICU experience is present
- Mechanical ventilation/critical care experience required
- Ability to work across ICU, NICU, ER, and floor therapy settings
- Completion of a virtual interview as part of the selection process

Benefits and Support
- 24/7 recruiter and travel support
- Housing assistance available
- Fast credentialing
- Extension opportunities on assignment
- Dedicated support throughout the assignment

Find more opportunities
If this opening isn’t the right fit, explore additional travel respiratory therapy opportunities at Healthforce Healthcare LLC by visiting https://healthforce.applytojob.com/apply

Please note: Pay rates and guaranteed hours are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and confirmed hours will be discussed during the hiring process.

About Healthforce

Healthforce is a nationwide travel healthcare staffing agency connecting travel nurses and allied health professionals with high-quality contract assignments across the United States.

We specialize in placing clinicians in travel nursing jobs, allied health travel assignments, and local contract opportunities in hospitals, long-term care facilities, and outpatient settings. Whether you are an experienced traveler or taking your first assignment, Healthforce provides the support and opportunities you need to succeed.

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