Posted 09/29/2026 · Job #523895
Hospital | Registered Respiratory Therapist | 13–Week Travel – Beckley, West Virginia
Job Description
Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) – Hospital Night Shift in Beckley, West Virginia
Apply for a 13-week travel respiratory therapist assignment in Beckley, WV, providing acute and critical care to patients of all ages. Join an on-site hospital respiratory therapy team where your clinical judgment, independence, and problem-solving skills will make a meaningful impact in a critical-access healthcare setting. Beckley is a welcoming Appalachian community with convenient access to outdoor recreation, scenic mountain landscapes, and the New River Gorge region.
Travel Respiratory Therapist Job Details
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,420-$1,530
- Location: Beckley, West Virginia
- Healthcare Setting: Hospital respiratory therapy department and critical-access setting
- Assignment Length: 13 weeks
- Start Date: August 28, 2026
- End Date: November 27, 2026
- Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12-hour night shifts, approximately 6:00 p.m. to 6:30 a.m.
- Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend or as needed
- Call Requirement: As needed
- Work Environment: On-site hospital position; float support may be required as needed
Registered Respiratory Therapist Job Requirements
- At least 1 year of recent respiratory therapy experience
- Current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential
- Current certification or licensure required to practice as an RRT in West Virginia
- Current ACLS, BLS, NRP, and PALS certifications required before the start date
- Recent experience in emergency department and critical care settings
- Ability to work independently and serve as the sole respiratory therapist on a shift when needed
- Strong critical-thinking, patient assessment, and problem-solving skills
- Professional communication and dependable teamwork
- Travel assignment eligibility requires a residence at least 60 miles from the assignment location
Respiratory Therapist Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive respiratory care to patients across the lifespan
- Assess patients and deliver appropriate respiratory therapy interventions based on clinical condition
- Support emergency department and critical care patients during routine and emergent situations
- Monitor respiratory status, recognize changes in condition, and communicate concerns promptly
- Operate respiratory therapy equipment safely and effectively
- Collaborate with nurses, physicians, and other members of the interdisciplinary care team
- Document patient assessments, respiratory treatments, patient responses, and other clinical information accurately
- Provide department coverage and float support as needed
Apply now to join the respiratory therapy team on this West Virginia travel assignment and advance your career as a Registered Respiratory Therapist.
Benefits
401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
Equal Opportunity
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