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

Hospital Respiratory Therapist (RRT/CRT) – Night Shift travel contract in Washington, DC. 13-week assignment; estimated pay $1,450–$1,560/week. Ideal for respiratory therapists with ventilator and adult critical care experience.

About the Role

Join a dynamic healthcare team in Washington, DC (zip 20010) and advance your career as a Travel Respiratory Therapist. This hospital-based travel contract focuses on adult and geriatric respiratory care in a fast-paced, supportive environment. First-time travelers accepted. Apply now for this Washington DC respiratory therapy job.

Job Details

• Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,450 – $1,560
• Location: Washington, DC 20010 (Washington DC respiratory therapy jobs)
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks (travel contract)
• Shift: Night shift, 3x12-hour (19:00 – 07:30)
• Hours per Week: 36
• Start Date: May 11, 2026
• Employment Type: Travel Contract – Hospital Respiratory Therapy Unit

Required Qualifications (Respiratory Therapist / RRT / CRT)

• Minimum 2 years recent experience as a Respiratory Therapist (RRT or CRT); critical care/ICU experience preferred
• Valid DC state license required (pending license may be considered)
• BLS certification required
• Flu vaccine required (no exemptions)
• Two supervisor references required
• Experience with adult critical care and respiratory services preferred (ventilator management, ABG interpretation)
• Familiarity with Cerner charting system preferred

Key Responsibilities (Clinical Respiratory Therapist)

• Provide high-quality respiratory care to adult and geriatric patients, including ventilator management and weaning
• Deliver high flow therapy, BiPAP/CPAP, aerosol treatments, and chest physical therapy
• Perform airway procedures: airway placement, suctioning, extubation, and pulmonary hygiene
• Administer respiratory medications and therapies (e.g., Albuterol, Atrovent, Nitric Oxide) and assist with bronchoscopy when required
• Interpret arterial blood gases (ABGs) and make evidence-based recommendations for respiratory care
• Participate in trauma and emergency department care as needed; collaborate with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient outcomes
• Operate and troubleshoot specialized respiratory equipment: Puritan Bennett, Draeger, Servo I, Evita XL, Viasys Vela, Maquet U (critical care ventilators)
• Work every other weekend; no call or float required

Why Join Our Team

• Work in a leading hospital environment in Washington, DC with opportunities for professional growth
• Supportive clinical teams and exposure to a wide variety of adult/geriatric critical care cases
• Ideal for travel respiratory therapists seeking hospital-based assignments in the DC area

Experience the excitement of Washington, DC while advancing your respiratory therapy career in a supportive and innovative hospital environment. Join our healthcare team today — apply now to be considered for this Respiratory Therapist (RRT/CRT) travel contract in Washington, DC!

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