Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist

Prime Staffing is looking for a credentialed Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist to fill an immediate opening in Fredericksburg, Gasconade County. This is a 13-week travel assignment offering full-time hours on a consistent night-shift schedule.

About the Role

This travel RRT position is a full-time, 13-week contract based on-site in Fredericksburg, Gasconade County. You'll work 12-hour night shifts (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM), logging 36 hours per week. The assignment begins as soon as possible, making it ideal for allied health professionals who are ready to move quickly.

What You'll Do

• Assess, treat, and monitor patients with cardiopulmonary disorders across acute care settings
• Initiate and manage mechanical ventilation, including weaning protocols
• Perform and interpret pulmonary function tests, arterial blood gas analysis, and bedside spirometry
• Administer aerosol and oxygen therapies in accordance with physician orders and clinical protocols
• Respond to respiratory emergencies and participate in rapid-response and code teams
• Collaborate with nursing, physician, and multidisciplinary care teams to develop individualized patient treatment plans
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation of all assessments and interventions in the EMR
• Educate patients and families on disease management, inhaler technique, and home respiratory care

What We're Looking For

• Current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential issued by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)
• Active state licensure or eligibility to practice in Missouri
• Minimum of 1–2 years of clinical respiratory therapy experience in an acute care environment
• Proficiency with mechanical ventilators, high-flow oxygen systems, and advanced airway management
• BLS certification required; ACLS preferred
• Experience with neonatal, pediatric, or ICU populations is a plus
• Strong critical-thinking skills and the ability to work independently on night shifts
• Willingness to adapt quickly to a new facility's workflows, equipment, and documentation systems

About Prime Staffing

Prime Staffing connects skilled allied health professionals with facilities across the United States, providing travel RRT jobs and other clinical roles in communities that need experienced respiratory care practitioners. Prime Staffing is committed to matching qualified therapists with meaningful assignments that advance both patient outcomes and career growth.

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