Travel Respiratory Therapist Job

TLC Healthforce•Lawrenceville, GA

3d•$1,546 - $1,687

About The Position

Seize a transformative opportunity as a Respiratory Therapist in Lawrenceville, Georgia, where your expertise will empower patients to breathe easier and reclaim their daily lives. In this specialty-focused travel assignment, you’ll work across diverse clinical settings, guiding care from acute care to post-ICU pulmonary rehabilitation and bedside support. As you step into this role, imagine the lasting impact of your assessments, interventions, and education on families and communities. Georgia’s beauty complements your professional journey—from the Blue Ridge Mountains in the north to the coast’s sandy charm, with vibrant cities, historic towns, and Southern hospitality awaiting you on weekends and downtime. Location Benefits: Based in Lawrenceville, you’ll enjoy a community-centered environment within easy reach of Atlanta’s cultural offerings, parks, and outstanding schools—ideal for families or solo travelers seeking balance between meaningful work and city amenities. Beyond the local setting, this travel opportunity also opens doors to assignments across the United States, letting you experience a variety of hospital cultures, patient populations, and care models. You’ll gain exposure to top-tier facilities, cutting-edge respiratory equipment, and interdisciplinary teams that strengthen collaboration and clinical confidence. The Lawrenceville area provides affordable living options, convenient access to dining and recreation, and a gateway to exploring the broader Southeast during time off, all while maintaining the support and structure of a nationwide travel program. Role Specifics and Benefits: - Responsibilities and growth: As a Respiratory Therapist in this travel role, you’ll perform comprehensive respiratory assessments, initiate and adjust airway therapy and bronchodilator treatments, manage nocturnal and daytime ventilator support according to protocol, and deliver chest physiotherapy and suctioning as indicated. You’ll monitor patient responses, interpret oxygenation and ventilation data, perform arterial blood gas sampling as needed, and document findings accurately to inform care plans. You’ll collaborate with physicians, nurses, and therapists to optimize ventilator strategies, wean when appropriate, and contribute to pulmonary rehabilitation goals. Education for patients and families, discharge planning, and participation in quality and safety initiatives will be integral to your daily workflow, expanding your clinical impact beyond the bedside. - Benefits and compensation: Weekly pay ranges from $1,546 to $1,687, reflecting your expertise and performance in a fast-paced travel setting. This assignment offers a sign-on bonus and housing assistance to ease transition, with the potential for contract extensions based on facility needs and your ongoing performance. While this role highlights comprehensive compensation, please note that hours are not guaranteed; schedules will be determined by facility demand, patient acuity, and travel program guidelines. - Support and flexibility: You will have access to 24/7 support from a dedicated travel team, ensuring you have real-time assistance for housing, credentialing, orientation, and any on-the-road needs. The program emphasizes consistent communication, reliable resources, and prompt solutions so you can focus on delivering high-quality patient care. In addition, you’ll have opportunities for continuing education, professional development, and broader exposure to facilities across the U.S., helping you refine your expertise in respiratory care and expand your career portfolio. - Scope of practice and impact: This role is designed for seasoned Respiratory Therapists who thrive in dynamic environments, enjoy collaboration, and want to broaden their clinical repertoire—especially in acute care, step-down, and rehab settings. You’ll gain experience with diverse patient populations and care models, enabling you to become a versatile clinician capable of leading respiratory care teams in a variety of contexts.

Responsibilities

Perform comprehensive respiratory assessments
Initiate and adjust airway therapy and bronchodilator treatments
Manage nocturnal and daytime ventilator support according to protocol
Deliver chest physiotherapy and suctioning as indicated
Monitor patient responses
Interpret oxygenation and ventilation data
Perform arterial blood gas sampling as needed
Document findings accurately to inform care plans
Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and therapists to optimize ventilator strategies
Wean when appropriate
Contribute to pulmonary rehabilitation goals
Education for patients and families
Discharge planning
Participation in quality and safety initiatives