Travel Respiratory Therapist Jobs

Because most employers look for at least one year of work experience in the field, it’s a good idea to approach agencies when you’ve worked as a respiratory therapist for at least that long. The more experience you have, however, the better your chances are of getting a lucrative opportunity.

Around the country, the cities that pay the highest salaries are San Francisco, Chicago, New York City, and Boston. The exact salary you make will depend on your experience level and what degrees and certifications you have. 

Being a respiratory therapist is a physically demanding job that requires being on your feet for hours. You may have to physically adjust patients during emergency situations and have to deal with a high level of stress, as in most other medical professions. 

If you choose to become a travel respiratory therapist, you will need to quickly adjust to new settings and new people, which can be a challenge for some. Additionally, you might not be able to see your loved ones as much as you’d prefer.

Travel respiratory therapists need to have strong communication skills as well as leadership skills. They must possess the ability to collaborate with team members and be flexible as they deal with different protocols in each setting in which they work.