Job Description
Connected Health Care is seeking a travel Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in Columbia, Missouri.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty : Respiratory Therapist
- Discipline : Allied Health Professional
- Start Date : 10 / 27 / 2025
- Duration : 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift : 12 hours
- Employment Type : Travel
Travel / Contract Respiratory Therapist Jobs in Columbia, Missouri - Join Connected Health Care's Network!\n
Job Overview\n
Connected Health Care, your partner in Healthcare, Educational, Government, and Direct Hire services, is excited to connect qualified and passionate Respiratory Therapists like you for an 8-week travel contract located in or near Columbia, Missouri . Enjoy competitive compensation, exceptional benefits, and the rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a critical care setting. This Travel Respiratory Therapist position involves delivering high-quality care to ICU and step-down patients, including vent management and complex respiratory interventions. As a leading healthcare staffing firm, we partner with top-tier LTAC facilities, ensuring seamless placements with personalized support, fast onboarding (typically within 38 hours), and a focus on your career growth. Embark on this exciting opportunity—your next adventure in healthcare staffing awaits!
\nJob Requirements\n
Education Requirements :
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Minimum of 1 year of critical care experience, with licensed respiratory therapist credentials.\n\n
Certifications Requirements :
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ACLS & BLS certifications required.\n\n
Experience Requirements :
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At least 1+ year experience in ICU or step-down units, comfortable with ventilator management.\n\n
Other Requirements : \n \n
Must be able to handle ventilator patients, adaptable to fast-paced environments, and pass standard background checks. No on-call or callback responsibilities.\n\nWhat We Offer\n \n
Premium Pay That Values You : Weekly direct deposit (next-day pay coming soon!) at rates 13% above market average—we benchmark every assignment to make you feel like a valued member of our team and to ensure we're staying competitive.\nComprehensive Insurance Coverage : Medical / dental / vision eligibility starting immediately after your start date, plus disability, life insurance, and sick leave, so you can focus on providing top patient care.\nInvestment in Your Growth : 401(k) with competitive match, referral and loyalty bonuses, license and CEU reimbursements—because we grow as you grow.\nSupport Your Lifestyle : Paid housing (when applicable), stipends, travel / mileage reimbursements, guaranteed hours, and cancellation protection. We handle the details so you can focus on what matters most.\nStreamlined Compliance & Flexibility : Fast-tracked licenses and certifications, user-friendly onboarding portal (average 14 days), flexible shift scheduling, and rapid interview process (averaging 38 hours).\n\nWhy Connected Health Care?\n \n
We Care About Your Journey : From upfront role details to ongoing support, we prioritize your needs with transparency and empathy.\nPersonalized Job Matches That Fit You : Share your preferences—specialties, location, work-life balance—and we craft opportunities that allow you to excel, with 92% of candidates extending or referring colleagues.\nUnwavering Support Every Step : 24 / 7 recruiter access, quick onboarding, higher pay, and national placements that adapt to your lifestyle.\nA Genuine Partnership Built on Trust : More than a staffing agency, we're your advocate—turning challenges into rewarding career opportunities, with a network that feels like family.\n\nJob Responsibilities\n \n
Deliver high-quality respiratory care to ventilator and critically ill patients in an LTAC setting.\nManage complex ventilator and oxygen therapy, ensuring patient stability and safety.\nCollaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement patient care plans.\nMonitor patient responses to therapy and adjust treatments accordingly.\nDocument care activities accurately within electronic medical records.\nAdhere to facility protocols and maintain compliance with all certifications and standards.\nProvide education and support to patients and families regarding respiratory treatments.\nParticipate in quality improvement initiatives and team meetings.\n\n
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Connected Healthcare Job ID #159666. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title : Travel / Contract - Respiratory Therapist - Days
About Connected Health Care
Connected Health Care is a nationally recognized healthcare recruiting and staffing agency specializing in travel nursing, travel allied health, interim leadership, per-diem staffing, and permanent placement. Our team of professional account managers, recruits, and credentialists are focused on providing you with the most fulfilling career path that aligns with your personal goals, whether you are traveling with us for a season or looking for a permanent place to call home.
Benefits
Weekly payHoliday PayGuaranteed HoursContinuing Education401k retirement planCompany provided housing optionsCancelation protectionMileage reimbursementReferral bonusEmployee assistance programsMedical benefitsDental benefitsVision benefitsBenefits start day 1License and certification reimbursement