Elevate your career in Respiratory Therapy with Nomad Health. We bridge the gap between skilled allied health professionals and premier travel assignments across the United States. Join us today or browse our wide array of Respiratory Therapist jobs below to discover the role that best suits you.
When you travel with Nomad, you are backed by a comprehensive benefits package that features medical, dental, vision, and malpractice insurance, as well as a 401(k). We also offer robust perks to support your journey, including stipends for housing and meals, a $750 travel reimbursement, and coverage for scrubs, licenses, and certifications. Launching your journey as a travel RT is simple: just build your Nomad profile and you can start applying immediately.
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Working as a travel respiratory therapist offers the opportunity to advance your career through exceptional financial incentives and professional growth while enjoying the security of a high-demand specialty. It provides the freedom to work with advanced respiratory technologies and expert interdisciplinary teams across the country, allowing you to take the next step in your allied health journey with confidence.
Competitive Pay – Travel respiratory therapist jobs frequently offer significantly higher pay than permanent staff positions. Your earning potential is maximized based on your experience and credentials, with an average pay of approximately $2,124 per week and highs up to $3,000 per week.*
Continuous Learning and Technology – Traveling puts you on the fast track to mastering complex respiratory equipment and protocols. You will gain exposure to diverse technologies, such as advanced mechanical ventilators and Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO). You will also broaden your clinical perspective by working in various high-acuity environments—from ICUs and ERs to NICUs and PICUs—sharpening your skills in airway management, intubation assistance, and arterial blood gas interpretation.
Location Freedom – One of the biggest perks is the ability to decide exactly where you want to work, from the specific city to the facility type. Accepting assignments in new locations allows you to experience different hospital systems and patient populations you might not encounter in a regular staff position, giving you full control over your lifestyle, shift preferences (day vs. night), and contract length.
*Data based on Nomad compensation data for travel respiratory therapists as of October 17th, 2023.
To become a travel respiratory therapist, the journey typically begins with graduating from an accredited respiratory therapist program, such as those accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC), and obtaining a professional credential like the Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) or Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC). Following certification and state licensure, aspiring therapists must gain hands-on experience in a clinical setting to master skills like ventilator management, arterial blood gas interpretation, and intubation assistance. Many professionals also choose to advance their careers and marketability by gaining experience in specialties like the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) or pediatric intensive care unit (PICU), or by earning specialized certifications such as the Adult Critical Care Specialist (ACCS) or Neonatal/Pediatric Specialty (NPS). Once established with the necessary experience—typically a minimum of 12 months in a clinical setting—and credentials, therapists can partner with a travel agency, like Nomad, to find assignments that fit their career goals and lifestyle.
Learn more about travel allied in Nomad's travel respiratory therapist career guide.