Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - $1,555 to $1,755 per week in Columbia, MO

Registered Respiratory Therapist
Location: Columbia, MO
Agency: Jackson HealthPros
Pay: $1,555 to $1,755 per week
Shift Information: Nights - 5 days x 8 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: 11/2/2026

About the Position

We’re hiring an experienced Respiratory Therapist for a local healthcare provider where you’ll be responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating the treatment, care, and needs of patients with breathing disorders

Minimum Requirements:

• Associate or bachelor’s degree from a Respiratory Therapy or Cardiopulmonary Science program
• Current state license in good standing with the State License Board
• One year experience as an RRT
• BLS certification
• Mechanical ventilation/critical care experience required
• NRP required if traveler has NICU experience

Assignment Details

• Virtual interview required
• Candidates must have a full skills checklist combined with their resume in one document
• Shifts per week: 5x8

Apply now and one of our recruiters will reach out with the details to see if this is the right fit for you.

Benefits Designed for Travelers

We deeply value your commitment to improving the lives of others, that’s why we offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package starting your first day.

• Weekly, On-Time Pay because that's how it should be
• Full Medical Benefits & 401k Matching Plan
• 24/7 Recruiter: Your main point of contact available by text, phone or email
• Competitive Referral Bonuses
• 100% Paid Housing Available
• Travel & License Reimbursement

Impacting Patient Care Nationwide

As a health professional with Jackson HealthPros, you get the flexibility, stability and growth you need with the satisfaction of impacting communities nationwide. Choose from a variety of career options including direct hire, temp-to-hire, and travel contracts in cities coast to coast. Get full-time pay, benefits, and relocation assistance (at no cost to you) in travel contracts that give you the freedom to explore, with the stability of a full-time job. Find your perfect match with ProVenture, our AI enhanced career app designed for health professionals.

Location Highlights

Columbia, Missouri offers access to outdoor recreation and a college-town setting. Rock Bridge Memorial State Park is about 6 miles from central Columbia and features trails, caves, and scenic overlooks for travelers who enjoy time outdoors. The MKT Trail connects with the Katy Trail State Park, giving residents and visitors access to one of the longest developed rail-trails in the country and convenient options for walking or cycling. Downtown Columbia includes The District, the University of Missouri campus, and a range of restaurants, music venues, and cultural events within a short drive of most city neighborhoods.

EEO Statement

Jackson Healthcare and its family of companies are an EEO/AA Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all of our associates.