Travel Respiratory Therapist

Overview

Step into a pivotal role as a Respiratory Therapist in Georgia, Cumming, and lead the charge in patient care where skilled breaths become brighter outcomes. This travel assignment invites you to bring expert assessment, intervention, and education to diverse clinical settings, shaping recovery journeys for adults and children alike. Your hands will adjust ventilator support, tailor airway clearance therapies, optimize oxygen delivery, and collaborate with physicians, nurses, and care teams to elevate every patient’s trajectory.

Start date March 2, 2026, with weekly pay in the range of $1,470 to $1,561 and a guaranteed 36 hours per week. Each engagement is measured in weeks, with enticing opportunities for extensions, continued travel, and ongoing professional development. The impact you’ll make goes beyond the tray of equipment: your clinical judgment, empathy, and leadership will empower families and colleagues during challenging moments and celebrate every milestone in a patient’s healing process.

Georgia’s beauty is part of the promise of this journey. Nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge, Cumming offers a welcoming, family-friendly environment with easy access to outdoor adventures, charming local eateries, and a thriving arts scene. Separately, you can explore the state’s diverse landscapes—from the scenic waterfalls and winding trails of north Georgia to the historic towns along the coast.

Picture winding mountain drives, serene parks, and vibrant city life within reach of your base. The opportunity to work in this state blends professional fulfillment with a high quality of life, making your assignment not just a job, but a chance to recharge between rotations.

You’ll experience the appeal of working in Cumming, a community that balances small-town warmth with proximity to the Atlanta metro area’s robust healthcare network. The role also offers the potential to work in various locations across the United States, exposing you to a spectrum of patient populations, facility types, and clinical challenges. This variety fosters growth in your clinical toolbox—from acute care and critical access facilities to outpatient pulmonary rehabilitation programs.

You’ll gain exposure to diverse equipment ecosystems and practice environments, enriching your resume and expanding your professional network. The travel model provides flexibility to align assignments with your personal and professional goals, while maintaining continuity of care for patients you’ve come to know. Expect reliable scheduling, predictable shifts, and the chance to immerse yourself in local communities, festivals, and cultural experiences that Georgia and neighboring regions proudly offer.

In this role, you’ll perform comprehensive respiratory therapy assessments, implement evidence-based care plans, and lead therapies including airway clearance, inhaled medications, noninvasive ventilation, and weaning protocols when appropriate. You’ll monitor patient responses, interpret blood gas results, adjust therapy prescriptions, and coordinate with the broader care team to optimize outcomes. You’ll mentor junior staff, contribute to treatment plan development, and engage in patient and family education to ensure understanding and adherence post-discharge.

The position emphasizes professional growth within the respiratory specialty, with avenues for expanding responsibilities as you demonstrate clinical excellence and leadership.

Compensation and benefits are designed to support you as you travel. In addition to competitive weekly pay, you may receive a sign-on or performance bonus, housing assistance to ease logistics, and extension opportunities that recognize your reliability and expertise. The assignment includes full clinical support from day one and ongoing, 24/7 assistance from the travel company—so you’re never navigating urgent situations alone.

You’ll have access to state-of-the-art equipment and resources, comprehensive orientation, and a collaborative environment that values your input. You’ll collaborate with experienced clinicians who…