Travel Respiratory Therapist

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Apr 20, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a licensed Respiratory Therapist with 2+ years of experience for a 13-week night shift contract at an acute care, Level II Trauma facility in Bridgeport, WV.

Details

• Acute care setting at a Level II Trauma hospital
• Respiratory Therapy unit focused on basic and advanced cardiopulmonary care in general patient care areas
• 12-hour night shifts, 7p–7a
• Schedule is every weekend — Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, including holidays
• Epic EMR used in this position
• 13-week contract

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of Respiratory Therapist experience
• Valid Licensed Respiratory Therapist (LRT) license; must be licensed and registered with the board for respiratory care
• License required if applicable
• Active certifications required: BLS (AHA) and Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) via NBRC
• Epic EMR experience required
• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible
• Driver's license copy required for consideration

Additional Information

• Responsible for basic cardiopulmonary care in general patient care areas, with potential for advanced patient care duties as assigned by the director or supervisor
• Works under the supervision of the cardiopulmonary director or supervisor
• Navy blue scrubs required
• No artificial/false nails permitted
• Travelers who have previously worked at any WVU Medicine location must have taken a 2-year break before returning; cumulative time worked across WVU facilities applies, with a maximum of one year before a 2-year break is required
• Two supervisor and peer references required — one reference must be from a permanent facility if the candidate worked perm within the last 12 months
• Skills checklist completed within the past year required for consideration