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Up to $1,900WK! - Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - Travel/Contract

Augusta, GA 30907

Posted: 01/22/2026 Employment Type: Travel Job Category: Respiratory Job Number: 169701

Job Description

Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Near Cape Girardeau, MO
Up to $1,900/week
8-Week Travel Contract | 3x12s | 36 Hours/Week
Specialized Hospital | Trach & Vent Heavy Unit

Position Overview

Connected Health Care, a trusted recruitment and staffing partner, is seeking an experienced Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) for a specialized hospital near Cape Girardeau, Missouri. This assignment is ideal for RRTs who are confident working in a tracheostomy and ventilator-heavy environment and want a short-term, well-paying travel opportunity.

Job Responsibilities

  • Deliver comprehensive respiratory care in a trach- and ventilator-heavy unit

  • Manage invasive and non-invasive mechanical ventilation

  • Perform tracheostomy care, suctioning, and airway management

  • Administer oxygen therapy, aerosolized medications, and respiratory treatments

  • Obtain and analyze arterial blood gases (ABGs)

  • Monitor and assess patient respiratory status and adjust care plans accordingly

  • Collaborate closely with physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary teams

  • Accurately document patient care and interventions in the EMR

  • Adhere to hospital policies, safety standards, and evidence-based practices

Schedule & Contract Details

  • 8-week travel assignment

  • 3x12-hour shifts

  • 36 hours guaranteed per week

  • Day or night shift availability may vary

  • Up to $1,900 per week (all-inclusive)

Education & Certification Requirements

  • Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in Respiratory Therapy

  • Active RRT credential through NBRC (required)

  • Active Missouri Respiratory Therapist license (or ability to obtain)

  • BLS required (ACLS preferred, depending on unit)

  • Minimum 1 year of recent experience in vent-dependent and trach care settings strongly preferred

Why Work with Connected Health Care?

  • Dedicated recruiter support from start to finish

  • Competitive, transparent weekly pay packages

  • Streamlined onboarding and credentialing

  • Access to nationwide travel, local, and long-term assignments

About the Area: Cape Girardeau, Missouri

Situated along the Mississippi River, Cape Girardeau offers a relaxed pace with plenty to do off-shift. Enjoy riverfront parks, scenic walking trails, local wineries, and a charming historic downtown filled with shops and restaurants. With a low cost of living and easy access to weekend trips to St. Louis, the Ozarks, and Southern Illinois, it’s a great destination for travelers who love both nature and culture.

 
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