Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
Washington, DC
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs

Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) travel contract in Washington, DC 20010. Active DC respiratory therapist license and 2+ years hospital CRT or RRT experience required. Join a leading hospital and advance your respiratory therapy career in the nation’s capital.

Job Details

• Location: Washington, DC 20010 — Washington DC healthcare job in a major urban hospital (easy access to museums, parks, dining)
• Employment Type: Travel Contract — travel respiratory therapist opportunity
• Duration: 13 weeks (April 13, 2026 – July 13, 2026)
• Shift: Night shifts, 3x12-hour (19:00 – 07:30) — night shift respiratory therapist
• Hours per Week: 36
• Unit: Respiratory Therapist — hospital, critical care/ICU experience preferred
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $1450 – $1560 — competitive pay for travel respiratory therapists

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years recent experience as a Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) or Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) in a hospital setting
• Active DC Respiratory Therapist license required — DC licensing for respiratory therapy jobs
• BLS certification required
• First-time travelers welcome — travel respiratory therapist programs encouraged to apply
• Flu vaccine required (no exemptions)
• Experience with Cerner charting system preferred
• Ability to work every other weekend
• References from two supervisors required

Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory care services including ventilator management, mechanical ventilation, high flow therapy, BiPAP, aerosol treatments, and chest physical therapy
• Perform adult critical care procedures: extubation, airway placement, sputum specimen collection, bronchoscopy assistance, and tracheostomy care
• Administer respiratory medications and therapies including bronchodilators and inhaled steroids (Albuterol, Atrovent, Combivent, Flovent, etc.)
• Operate and troubleshoot respiratory equipment and ventilators (Puritan Bennett, Draeger, Servo I, Evita XL, Viasys Vela, Maquet U)
• Interpret arterial blood gases (ABGs) and support weaning from mechanical ventilation
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams (physicians, nurses, pulmonary team) to deliver safe, high-quality patient care

Why Join This Respiratory Therapy Job in Washington, DC

• Gain critical care and ICU respiratory therapy experience at a top hospital in Washington DC
• Competitive weekly pay for travel respiratory therapists and a chance to expand clinical skills
• Supportive team environment and exposure to diverse pulmonary cases
• First-time travelers welcome — strong orientation and team support

Experience the excitement of Washington, DC while advancing your respiratory therapy career in a supportive hospital environment. This travel respiratory therapist position is ideal for CRTs and RRTs seeking hospital and critical care work in a major U.S. city.

Apply now to be considered for this Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) travel contract in Washington, DC 20010. Join our healthcare team today and bring your respiratory therapy expertise to a team that values clinical excellence.

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