Travel Respiratory Therapist, RT
Listed compensation
$2,808/week
The week · per this posting3-day week · 3×12s
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
Employment Type: Part time
Shift: Description:
Travel Respiratory Therapist, RRT
Position Purpose
Are you an experienced Respiratory Therapist looking for premium compensation and maximum flexibility? Explore FirstChoice – Trinity Health's mobile staffing solution! FirstChoice RT’s are utilized to fill short and long-term assignments throughout the health system, and we need you to be a part of this innovative program! Nationwide and Regional opportunities available!
What You Will Do
Qualified and willing to float throughout the hospital and/or throughout multiple hospital locations and/or regions
Knows, understands, incorporates & demonstrates standard elements of professional practice per AARC guidelines.
- Acts independently & appropriately within, scope of knowledge & experience in practice area
- Retains accountability for delegation, choices, decisions & outcomes
- Collaborates with key stakeholders & contributes to quality & improvement practices & outcomes
- Exhibits agility & willingness to take on new & additional responsibilities
- Embraces new ideas & cultural differences while managing competing priorities
Minimum Qualifications
Respiratory Therapist
Graduate of a two-year advanced practitioner -Accredited Respiratory Therapist program: Registry eligible.
Current CRT and/or RRT credential. NPS preferred.
- Valid State License in Respiratory Care if required in the state you are working.
- Interpersonal skills necessary to effectively communicate with patients, physicians and other health personnel and department management during all situations and in line with our mission and values.
- Analytical skills necessary to identify patient’s needs.
- Demonstrated basic computer skills in a Windows environment.
Position Highlights and Benefits
- Premium Pay
- Flexible Scheduling
- Travel and Per Diem opportunities available
- Variety of Practice Settings
- DailyPay available
- Reimbursement of License and Certifications available per assignment
- Opportunity to participate in 403B program
Ministry Information
FirstChoice offers rewarding Nursing, Respiratory Therapist, Surgical Technologist, and Health Care Professional travel positions with a flexible schedule to fit your life.
FirstChoice travel Health Care Professionals fill critical positions when unforeseen or unplanned circumstances occur; or, when there is a position open due to an extended leave-of-absence.
You’ll get to experience a variety of practice settings while traveling within your local region or traveling nationally – your choice!
Job Details
LOCATION: St. Francis Hospital
Start DATE: ASAP
- WEEKS: 13
- HOURS: 3x12
- Shift: night
- Gross Weekly Rate: $2808
Our Commitment
Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
Key Responsibilities
The Respiratory Therapist will float between hospital locations to provide high-quality care while adhering to AARC professional practice guidelines. They are responsible for collaborating with stakeholders, managing patient needs, and demonstrating agility in a fast-paced clinical environment.
Requirements
Candidates must be graduates of an accredited two-year respiratory therapist program and hold current CRT or RRT credentials. A valid state license in respiratory care is required, along with strong analytical and interpersonal communication skills.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Respiratory Therapy Career Context
Of the 40 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 5% are remote, 65% have no call, 50% require no weekends.
Respiratory Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 4.8 / 10 · above average in respiratory therapy | ranked against 3,922 Respiratory Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Respiratory Therapy median $99k (middle half $88k–$146k)12 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | Connecticut index 103.6 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Respiratory Therapy listings in Connecticut | 65 active | 3,912 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 5% remote · 65% no call · 50% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | US healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 24% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 9% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Respiratory Therapy listings | 1,246 in the last 30 days | 727 the 30 days before (+71%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Respiratory Therapy pay trend | +1.3% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
Top contract/1099 Respiratory Therapist Jobs
32 matches · ranked by paySalary Distribution
28 jobs · 18 employersAnnual compensation range
Benefits & Perks
18 jobsShare of similar jobs offering each benefit
Senior Respiratory Therapist -Dayshift
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St Francis Hospital · Colorado Springs, Colorado
Respiratory Therapist
$37.61-$55.27/hrRespiratory Therapist (RT) - Adults
$35.5-$53.25/hrWork-life snapshot
Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,922 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.
Benefits & Perks
Living in Waterbury
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $308k
- Typical market rent
- $1,551/mo
- Residents’ average commute
- 28 min
- State income tax
- Up to 7%
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.