Travel Respiratory Therapist
Parkersburg, WV
Slate Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days
$2,179/weekOverview
- Start Date11/09/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Qualifications
- Resume
- Respiratory Therapist or Registered Respiratory Therapist (2 years)
- At least 2 references
Description
As a Respiratory Therapist, you will provide critical respiratory care to patients of all ages, including adults, pediatrics, and neonates. Your day-to-day responsibilities involve drawing and analyzing blood gases, responding to rapid responses, and assisting with ventilators and other respiratory equipment. This position ensures a collaborative environment, with a set schedule, allowing for work-life balance while serving a diverse patient population.
Highlights
- 3x12 hour shifts with set scheduling
- Collaborative team environment
- Opportunity to enhance your respiratory care skills
- Diverse patient population including adults, pediatrics, and neonates
- Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) via NBRC
- BLS (AHA)
- Point of care license to analyze blood gases
- 2 year(s) experience required
- Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
Employer
Slate Healthcare
15 nurses recommend working with Slate Healthcare
Pros
I gave Akash a 5 star rating because he deserves it! He has been very helpful and supportive of me while I’m on my assignment. He has answered all of my questions and gave me information that was necessary for my assignment. I highly recommend him and Slate Healthcare.
Cons
None
Recommends working with Slate Healthcare
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Slate Healthcare is a premier travel healthcare staffing agency, connecting healthcare professionals with thousands of opportunities at top-tier hospitals and facilities across the country.
We’re committed to supporting nurses and allied health professionals in building stable, fulfilling careers—while embracing the freedom and excitement that comes with travel. Our goal is simple: to offer flexibility, competitive pay, and personalized placements that align with each clinician’s lifestyle and career goals.
At Slate, we empower our professionals to choose when and where they work, while ensuring they receive the highest compensation possible—because we believe that exceptional care starts with empowered caregivers.
About Parkersburg, WV
As a Travel Respiratory Therapist in Parkersburg, WV here's what you should know:- The cost of living in Parkersburg, WV is lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.
- The average high in summer is around 85°F, and the average low in winter is around 22°F.
- There are options for short-term rentals in Parkersburg, WV, and they are relatively easy to find.
- Parkersburg is car-friendly, and public transportation options are limited.
- The city has a diverse population with a wide age range.
- Common health issues may include obesity and heart disease.
- There is a growing population of travel nurses in the area.
- Parkersburg offers a variety of restaurants, art galleries, and live music venues.
- Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy activities like hiking, biking, and water sports on the Ohio River.
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