Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - $2,400 to $2,600 per week in Welch, WV

Registered Respiratory Therapist Location: Welch, WV Agency: United Health Care Staffing Pay: $2,400 to $2,600 per week Shift Information: Days - 3 days x 12 hours Contract Duration: 2 Years Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

AlliedTravelCareers is working with United Health Care Staffing to find a qualified RRT in Welch, West Virginia, 24801!

Job Responsibilities

• Overnight Critical Care & Airway Management: Provide comprehensive respiratory care across acute care units and the Emergency Department, including invasive mechanical ventilation setup, management, weaning protocols, and airway maintenance.

• Non-Invasive Ventilation & Therapeutics: Initiate and monitor BiPAP/CPAP therapy, administer continuous nebulizer treatments, perform chest physiotherapy, arterial blood gas (ABG) sampling, and analyze blood gas values for rapid clinical interventions.

• Emergency & Resuscitation Response: Respond immediately to overnight Code Blues, Rapid Response calls, stroke alerts, and trauma resuscitation cases in the ER to secure airways and manage emergency ventilation.

• Equipment Care & Maintenance: Perform routine calibrations, quality control checks, and cleaning on ventilators, blood gas analyzers, and bedside delivery equipment during off-peak hours.

About United Health Care Staffing

"Better Pay" and "Zero Headaches" and Ready to love your scrubs again?

At United Health Care Staffing, we don’t just fill shifts; we fulfill bucket lists. Since 2004, we’ve been the ultimate career wingman for nurses, therapists, and allied health pros who crave better pay, real flexibility, and zero administrative headaches.

We believe you are a human, not just a headcount. Whether you are chasing travel adventures across the U.S. or seeking the perfect local placement, we handle the gritty logistics so you can focus on saving lives (and actually enjoying your days off).

Join the team where "Heart meets Tech"—and get the VIP career treatment you deserve.

Requirements

Job Requirements

• Certifications: Active national credential as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) issued by the NBRC (National Board for Respiratory Care).

• State Licensure: Active, unencumbered West Virginia Respiratory Care License issued by the West Virginia Board of Respiratory Care.

• Experience: Minimum 1 to 2 years of recent, independent clinical experience as an RRT in an acute care hospital setting. Strong autonomous critical care and ER competency is required for small-facility night coverage.

• Life Support: Active American Heart Association (AHA) BLS and ACLS certifications are mandatory (PALS and NRP are highly valued for emergency response).

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