Travel Respiratory Therapist Registered Respiratory Therapist Job

Overview

Respiratory Therapist (Registered Respiratory Therapist) needed for a travel assignment in a skilled nursing setting located in Silver Spring, Maryland. Start date: 12/14/2026. Duration: 13 weeks. Weekly pay: $1,409–$1,542 per week. Guaranteed hours: 32 per week. Shift: 5x8 Days (08:00–16:30). This assignment places you in a short-term travel position with a focus on in-house respiratory care within a skilled care setting.

Key Highlights

• Weekly pay: $1,409–$1,542 per week
• Guaranteed hours: 32 per week
• Contract duration: 13 weeks
• Shift: 5x8 Days, 08:00–16:30
• Location setting: Skilled Nursing Facility
• Start date: 12/14/2026

Responsibilities

• Assess and monitor respiratory status of assigned patients; interpret findings and adjust care as prescribed.
• Administer prescribed respiratory therapies, including oxygen delivery, inhaled medications, and airway clearance techniques.
• Set up, operate, and troubleshoot respiratory equipment; ensure proper device safety, sanitation, and documentation.
• Document treatments and patient responses in the chart; communicate changes with the nursing and medical team.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and therapists to develop and implement patient care plans; participate in care team rounds as needed.

Requirements

• Ability to perform respiratory therapy procedures in a skilled nursing facility environment.
• Comfortable working a 5x8 day shift (08:00–16:30) with guaranteed hours as part of the contract.
• Effective communication and teamwork with nursing staff and other healthcare professionals.
• Prior experience as a Respiratory Therapist is preferred; travel or long-term care exposure is a plus.
• Willingness to complete assignment for the 13-week duration and comply with facility policies and procedures.

Benefits and Support

• Dedicated recruiter and travel support throughout the assignment
• Assignment coordination and onboarding assistance
• Guaranteed hours as specified in the contract
• Weekly pay issued on a per-week basis

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.