Travel Respiratory Therapist - $2,555 per week

About the role

Focus Staff is seeking a traveling Respiratory Therapist for a 13‑week contract assignment in Warwick, Rhode Island, starting 11/02/2026. The position is a travel/contract role with a 36‑hour work week on 12‑hour night shifts (3x12 nights). As a member of the Respiratory Team, you will develop and ensure the patient plan of care in collaboration with physicians, registered nurses, and other therapists, providing quality patient care during the COVID‑19 crisis. Ask your recruiter if this job qualifies as a crisis rate.

Responsibilities

• Evaluating patient and recommending a treatment plan
• Providing respiratory care to patients with critical and complex medical and surgical conditions
• Performing insertion and removal of endotracheal tubes
• Performing timely and accurate documentation
• Promoting continuous quality improvement
• Teaching and counseling patients/families

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Respiratory Therapist
• At least 2 years of experience
• Current CPR or BCLS certification (BCLS, ACLS, PALS, NALS, or NRP preferred)
• Excellent communication skills with staff, physicians, patients, and families
• Phenomenal efficiency and attention to detail with strong knowledge of procedures and patient safety
• Compassionate and sensitive approach to patient care

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage
• 401K matching
• New licensing reimbursement
• Job staffing in all 50 states

Pay

Pay depends on location and experience; a very competitive package is offered. The pay package is based on 12‑hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with a tax‑free stipend amount to be determined.

Schedule

• Shift: 12‑hour nights (3x12 nights)
• Hours per week: 36
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Start date: 11/02/2026
• Employment type: Travel/Contract/Temporary

About Focus Staff

Focus Staff is a healthcare staffing agency dedicated to making travel healthcare careers rewarding, seamless, and stress‑free. With thousands of job opportunities across all 50 states, dedicated recruiters match professionals to assignments based on pay, location, benefits, and career growth. Benefits include medical coverage that bridges between assignments, 401K matching, travel and licensing reimbursements, personalized housing support, and 24/7 clinical support.