Travel Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
Washington, DC
GHR Healthcare - Allied Health & Therapy
3x12 hrs

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) – Night shift travel contract in Washington, DC (20010). Join our hospital respiratory care team providing adult and geriatric critical care.

Join a dynamic healthcare team in the heart of Washington, DC (zip code 20010). This travel respiratory therapist job places you in a leading hospital setting where your critical care and ventilator management skills will make a meaningful impact.

Job Details

• Position Type: Travel Contract – Respiratory Therapist (RRT / CRT)
• Location: Washington, DC 20010 (Washington, D.C.; DC respiratory therapy jobs)
• Setting: Hospital – Adult / Geriatrics (ICU, Emergency Department exposure)
• Start Date: April 27, 2026
• End Date: July 27, 2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Shift: Night – 3 x 12-hour shifts (19:00 - 07:30)
• Hours per Week: 36
• Patient Population: Adults, Geriatrics (ICU/Step-down experience preferred)
• First-time travelers welcome

Compensation

• Estimated Weekly Pay: $1450 - $1560 per week

Qualifications & Requirements

• Minimum 2 years recent hospital-based experience as a Respiratory Therapist (ventilator management, critical care)
• Current DC Respiratory Care Practitioner license OR eligibility at time of submission (Washington, DC licensure)
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential preferred; Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) accepted
• Current BLS required; ACLS/NRP as applicable highly desired
• Experience with adult critical care and Emergency Department (ED) preferred
• Familiarity with Cerner electronic medical record system preferred
• Flu vaccine required (no exemptions)
• Ability to work every other weekend and night shift schedule
• Two supervisor references required

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive respiratory care for adult and geriatric patients, including ICU ventilator management and weaning strategies
• Manage high-flow nasal cannula, BiPAP/CPAP, aerosolized treatments, and chest physiotherapy
• Perform airway management: extubation, nasal/oral airway placement, tracheostomy care and suctioning
• Interpret arterial blood gases (ABGs) and adjust ventilator settings to support weaning from mechanical ventilation
• Administer and monitor respiratory medications (albuterol, ipratropium, levalbuterol, inhaled steroids) per protocol
• Operate advanced ventilators and respiratory equipment (Puritan Bennett, Draeger, Servo, Evita, Vela, Maquet, etc.)
• Document all respiratory care and assessments accurately in the electronic medical record (Cerner)
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality pulmonary and critical care

What We Offer

• Experience working in a busy hospital environment in Washington, DC—great for RRTs seeking advanced critical care experience
• Supportive clinical team, orientation, and clear travel contract process
• Opportunities for continuing education and professional development

Experience the excitement of working in Washington, DC—enjoy world-class museums, dining, and parks during your off time while advancing your respiratory therapy career. This is an ideal respiratory therapy job for RRTs seeking travel assignments and hospital-based night shift experience.

Apply now to be considered for this Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) travel contract in Washington, DC (20010). Submit your resume, current licensure, certifications, and two supervisor references. Join our healthcare team today!

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We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.