Respiratory Therapist Respiratory Therapist
Location: Carlsbad, New Mexico
Job Type: Travel
Weekly Pay: $1415.80
Duration: 13 weeks
Shift: Rotating
Start Date: 2026-10-05
Shifts Per Week: 3
Scheduled Hours: 36
Job Description
Travel Respiratory Therapist (RRT/CRT)
Assignment Duration
This is a 13-week contract position.
Schedule
Rotating shifts, including days and nights from 5:30 AM to 6:00 PM and 5:30 PM to 6:00 AM.
Job Description
The Travel Respiratory Therapist will administer respiratory therapies, including oxygen therapy, aerosol treatments, and ventilator management while ensuring patient safety and monitoring responses to treatment. The therapist will conduct patient assessments, document Arterial Blood Gas (ABG) punctures, and manage ventilator settings. Adherence to safety and regulatory guidelines is essential.
Responsibilities
- Administer respiratory therapies and monitor patient responses.
- Conduct patient assessments related to respiratory needs.
- Perform and document Arterial Blood Gas (ABG) punctures.
- Manage ventilator settings and maintain airway patency.
- Assist physicians with both invasive and non-invasive procedures.
- Deliver medicated aerosols via medical compressed gas.
- Execute pulmonary function studies and participate in cardiac and pulmonary stress tests.
Required Experience / Certifications / Licensure
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in respiratory therapy.
- Current ACLS, BLS, NRP certifications.
- RRT or CRT certification required.
- State licensure as a Registered Respiratory Therapist.
- Pediatric and neonate experience is necessary.
- Must be willing to obtain NRP certification prior to or immediately after starting.
Why ARMStaffing?
At ARMStaffing, we take care of our employees! We offer:
- Health Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and more
- Onboarding Made Easy: We handle physicals, titers, and more so you can focus on care
- Clinical Support: In-house clinical team available to assist and advocate
- 401k Retirement Plan: Eligible after waiting period; 4% match with 5% contribution
- Recruiter Matching: Get paired with a recruiter based on your location and specialty
- Extras: Travel reimbursement, housing allowance, meals, referral bonuses, and more
We're not the only ones who think ARMStaffing should be your first choice. Here’s why:
- SIA’s Top-50 Fastest Growing Healthcare Staffing Firms – 2019
- SIA’s Largest Healthcare Staffing Agencies in the U.S. – 2023
- Top Workplace in the Lehigh Valley – 2022, 2023
- Perfect scores for 'Name, Not a Number' and 'Recruiters' Personalities' on Highway Hypodermics
- We've earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval for healthcare staffing 15 years strong and counting!
Contract & local rates may vary based on location and applicant residency. Ask your ARMStaffing recruiter for details!