Travel Respiratory Therapist Registered Respiratory Therapist Job

Overview
Respiratory Therapist (Registered Respiratory Therapist) travel assignment in Columbia, Missouri, US. Start date: 07/20/2026 for 13 weeks. Weekly pay: $1,714-$1,755. Shift: 3x12-hour nights (1830-0700). Work setting: hospital. This assignment is a travel - temporary position with Healthforce Healthcare LLC.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $1,714-$1,755 per week
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: 3x12-hour night shifts (1830-0700)
- Start date: 07/20/2026
- Setting: hospital-based respiratory therapy
- Extension opportunities may be available based on performance and staffing needs

Responsibilities
- Provide respiratory care to neonatal, pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients across ICU, NICU, ER, and inpatient floors
- Administer inhaled medications and manage therapies including inhaled bronchodilators, steroids, and other prescribed regimens
- Manage mechanical ventilation and critical care support; perform noninvasive ventilation and airway management as directed
- Monitor patient response, adjust treatment plans per physician orders, and document interventions and outcomes
- Conduct arterial blood gas sampling as needed and participate in rounds with the care team
- Support NICU patients where NICU experience is applicable; NICU experience is preferred but not required, with NRP required if NICU experience is present
- Ensure safety, quality, and infection control standards in a high-acuity setting; operate and troubleshoot respiratory equipment and devices

Requirements
- Current, active respiratory therapy license to practice in Missouri (or eligibility for state licensure)
- Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential
- Mechanical ventilation/critical care experience required
- NICU experience preferred but not required; if NICU experience exists, NRP certification is required
- Ability to work in hospital settings including ICU, NICU, ER, and floor therapy environments
- Educational attainment: degree in Respiratory Therapy from an accredited program (Associate or Bachelor's)
- Must be able to work a 3x12-hour night shift (1830-0700)

Benefits and Support
- 24/7 recruiter and travel support to assist you throughout the assignment
- Potential extension opportunities based on staffing needs and performance
- Fast credentialing and a quick-start pathway to get you on assignment promptly

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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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Healthforce partners with healthcare facilities across the country to offer a wide range of opportunities for nurses and allied professionals.

• Travel RN jobs in Med Surg, ICU, ER, LTC, and more
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Our goal is simple: match you with the right assignment, in the right location, at the right pay.

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We know that travel healthcare professionals have options. That is why we focus on delivering a better experience at every step of the process.

• Competitive weekly pay packages with transparent breakdowns
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We do not just place you in a job. We help you build a sustainable travel healthcare career.

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Whether you are searching for your next assignment or planning your first travel job, our team is here to help you move forward with confidence.

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