Travel Respiratory Therapist - $1,848 per week

ARMStaffing is seeking a travel Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in Richmond, Virginia.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Respiratory Therapist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Start Date: 07/27/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Respiratory Therapist

Assignment Duration

This is a 13-week contract position.

Schedule

Night Shift: 3x12.0 Hours

Job Description

The Respiratory Therapist provides quality patient care by delivering intensive respiratory care and managing patient transport into and out of the facility as medically prescribed. Responsibilities include evaluating patients, recommending treatment plans, and educating patients upon discharge.

Responsibilities

• Conducting physician prescribed treatments using various ventilatory and aerosol equipment.
• Performing chest physiotherapy to promote secretion clearance.
• Executing suctioning using multiple methods, including oropharyngeal, nasal, and tracheal suctioning.
• Monitoring patients through oximetry and capnography as per policy.
• Reviewing patient chest x-rays to determine further evaluation necessity.
• Performing pulmonary function studies according to policy.
• Assisting with respiratory-related procedures such as bronchoscopy and chest tube placement.
• Providing tracheostomy care, including tube insertion and removal.
• Conducting arterial punctures and monitoring ventilation efficiency.
• Performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation adhering to BLS and ACLS guidelines.
• Maintaining accurate respiratory therapy charging, data entry, and correction of errors.
• Communicating effectively with physicians regarding therapy efficiency.
• Documenting all pertinent treatment information and patient responses in respiratory care records.

Required Experience / Certifications / Licensure

Must possess a valid respiratory therapy license and relevant certifications to perform the duties outlined.

Why ARMStaffing?

At ARMStaffing, we take care of our employees! We offer:

• Health Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and more
• Onboarding Made Easy: We handle physicals, titers, and more so you can focus on care
• Clinical Support: In-house clinical team available to assist and advocate
• 401k Retirement Plan: Eligible after waiting period; 4% match with 5% contribution
• Recruiter Matching: Get paired with a recruiter based on your location and specialty
• Extras: Travel reimbursement, housing allowance, meals, referral bonuses, and more

We're not the only ones who think ARMStaffing should be your first choice. Here’s why:

• SIA’s Top-50 Fastest Growing Healthcare Staffing Firms – 2019
• SIA’s Largest Healthcare Staffing Agencies in the U.S. – 2023
• Top Workplace in the Lehigh Valley – 2022, 2023
• Perfect scores for 'Name, Not a Number' and 'Recruiters' Personalities' on Highway Hypodermics
• We've earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval for healthcare staffing 15 years strong and counting!

Contract & local rates may vary based on location and applicant residency. Ask your ARMStaffing recruiter for details!

ARMStaffing Job ID #37355619. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Respiratory Therapist:Respiratory Therapist,19:00:00-07:00:00

About ARMStaffing

Allied Resources Medical Staffing (ARMStaffing) places the most qualified medical professionals in the industry, including: local and travel contract, temp-to-perm, per diem, and direct-hire personnel. 

As a leader in medical staffing, we cover every segment of the healthcare market and take pride in our ability to exceed our clients' expectations. We accomplish this through our total dedication to our clients and field associates, our over 15 years of experience, a strong and diverse poor of medical professionals, and the high level of loyalty of our internal staff.

We also make it a point to develop and maintain close relationships with staffing and office managers to ensure clear communication and proper placements based on the client's criteria. This allows us to tailor our services to best suit the staffing needs of our clients, while placing our employees in positions that match their abilities and preferences. 

Our goal is to offer unparalleled service to our valued healthcare clients, regardless of facility size or location, and to maintain a top-notch workforce of qualified, dedicated and medical professionals. 

The Experts in Healthcare Recruiting

• Local and travel contracts
• Temp-to-perm employment
• Direct-hire personnel
• Per Diem
• Staffing for every segment of the healthcare industry including, RNs, LPNs, and CNAs, and Allied Health Professionals
• Long-term contracts, block scheduling and per diem staffing options
• 24-Hour customer service and on-call support 365 days a year
• Full-time, registered nurse on staff to provide screening, background, and reference checks
• Long-term and temporary career options with outstanding employee benefits
• Medical Benefits
• Company-matched 401K