Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - $50 to $56 per hour in Welch, WV

Registered Respiratory Therapist
Location: Welch, WV
Agency: United Health Care Staffing
Pay: $50 to $56 per hour
Shift Information: Days - 5 days x 8 hours
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

AlliedTravelCareers is working with United Health Care Staffing to find a qualified RRT in Welch, West Virginia, 24801!

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) | Welch, WV 

Join a dedicated respiratory care team where your clinical expertise, critical thinking, and compassionate care help patients breathe easier and recover with confidence. We’re seeking an experienced Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to provide exceptional respiratory care in Welch, WV. If you thrive in an acute care environment and are passionate about delivering life-changing respiratory therapy services, this travel opportunity is for you!

Job Details

• Position: Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
• Location: Welch
• Shift: Day Shift
• Schedule: 5×8
• Experience Required: 1 Year
• Pay Rate: $50 to $56 per hour

Responsibilities

• Assess, evaluate, and treat patients with acute and chronic cardiopulmonary disorders
• Administer oxygen therapy, aerosol medications, nebulizer treatments, and other respiratory therapies
• Manage and monitor patients requiring mechanical ventilation and non-invasive respiratory support
• Perform arterial blood gas (ABG) collection and analysis
• Monitor patient response to respiratory treatments and adjust care plans as appropriate
• Assist physicians during emergency airway management, intubations, and code situations
• Educate patients and families on respiratory conditions, medications, equipment use, and home care instructions
• Perform pulmonary function testing and other diagnostic respiratory procedures as required
• Maintain accurate patient documentation in the electronic medical record (EMR)
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and multidisciplinary healthcare teams to coordinate patient care
• Ensure compliance with infection prevention practices, patient safety standards, and departmental policies

Requirements

• Active West Virginia State License for Respiratory Therapy
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential through the NBRC
• Minimum 1 year of recent Respiratory Therapy experience
• Current BLS Certification
• Current ACLS Certification
• Current PALS Certification
• Strong knowledge of ventilator management, emergency respiratory care, and critical care procedures
• Experience caring for adult and pediatric patients preferred
• Excellent assessment, communication, and critical thinking skills
• Experience using electronic medical record (EMR) systems preferred
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced acute care environment

About United Health Care Staffing

"Better Pay" and "Zero Headaches" and Ready to love your scrubs again?

At United Health Care Staffing, we don’t just fill shifts; we fulfill bucket lists. Since 2004, we’ve been the ultimate career wingman for nurses, therapists, and allied health pros who crave better pay, real flexibility, and zero administrative headaches.

We believe you are a human, not just a headcount. Whether you are chasing travel adventures across the U.S. or seeking the perfect local placement, we handle the gritty logistics so you can focus on saving lives (and actually enjoying your days off).

Join the team where "Heart meets Tech"—and get the VIP career treatment you deserve.

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