Become a Traveling Respiratory Therapist
Respiratory Therapy is a Career That Can Travel
Respiratory Therapy and Traveling Healthcare
How Does it Work?
Similar to other clinician specialties, respiratory therapy can be a profession that travels. Traveling respiratory therapists provide relief for facilities all over the country that are struggling with staffing shortages.
A career as a traveler can be both a full- and part-time job. Whether you are looking to travel around the country for a career, or simply looking for supplemental income during your off days, there is a traveling respiratory therapy job for everyone.
If you're looking to make the transition to the traveling lifestyle, you’re in the right place. Utilizing a healthcare staffing agency like Barton is a great way to land your first traveling respiratory therapy job. Keep reading to learn more!
Traveling Respiratory Therapist Salary
What You Could Make
A traveling respiratory therapist's salary will vary on a facility to facility basis, but generally speaking, traveling respiratory therapists oftentimes make more money than their permanent counterparts. A variety of factors impact salary such as location, willingness to travel, and ability to take an assignment on short notice.
Your recruiter serves as your advocate during the job hunting process. If you have some big bills coming up, or if you just want some extra money in your pocket, make sure you let them know. It's their goal to find you a job that meets your lifestyle needs no matter what your preferences are.
Going on Assignment With Barton
Where your Traveling Healthcare Journey Can Take You
When you take a travel assignment with BHS, you get:
- The flexibility to follow your own schedule
- Travel and lodging (sometimes a housing stipend) are covered by the client and booked by Barton Healthcare Staffing’s Travel team.
- To gain experience by working in a variety of different practice settings
- Access to our in-house licensing and onboarding team
- Competitive rates
Travel Respiratory Therapist Jobs
Travel to North Carolina on your next assignment! Our client, a hospital is in need of a Respiratory Therapist to provide temporary coverage starting in the middle of July. The selected clinician should be able to work 6:45am-7:15pm, 12 hour shifts. Applicants must be vaccinated against COVID and ha... View This Job
Ever wanted to work in Washington? Our client, a hospital is in need of a Respiratory Therapist to provide temporary coverage starting in the middle of June. The selected clinician should be able to work 36 hours/week, block scheduling. Applicants must have 2+ years of experience plus their RT, NRP,... View This Job
Barton may have your next travel assignment! Our client, a hospital located in North Carolina is in need of a Respiratory Therapist to provide temporary coverage starting in early June. The selected clinician will be expected to work 12 hour shifts, typically 48 hours/week covering the 7pm-7:30am sh... View This Job
Travel to North Carolina on your next travel assignment! Our client, a hospital, is in need of a Respiratory Therapist to provide temporary coverage starting in early June. The selected clinician will be expected to work four 12s/week covering the 7am-7:30pm shift. Our client is looking for a therap... View This Job
Clients of Barton Healthcare Staffing
Places You Could Work
Barton Healthcare Staffing works with a variety of facilities, including:
| Hospitals | Medical Practices | Imaging Centers |
| Retail | IHS Facilities | Correctional Facilities |
| Rehab Centers | Long-Term Acute Care | Clinics |
| Urgent Care | Schools | Insurance Companies |
| Corporations | Hospice/Home Health | Behavioral Health |
| Camps |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q: Do I need any extra training to be a traveling clinician?
A: Nope! Traveling clinicians are simply permanent clinicians that decided they want to travel around the country for a living. There is no additional training needed.
Q: Who do I contact if I have questions?
A: You have a few options. First of all, your recruiter will be available to help you at any time, even when you are on assignment. Listed below you'll find some of our great resources.
Q: How can I get started?
A: That's an easy one! Simply fill out the form on our homepage and a recruiter will get in contact with you.