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GHR HealthcareMorgantown, WVTravel
Agency
GHR Healthcare
Location
Morgantown, WV
Job type
Travel
Profession
Respiratory Therapist
Industry
Nursing & Healthcare
Posted
Oct 5, 2026

Pay breakdown

Hourly
$55.69
Weekly
$2,005
Yearly (full-time)
$104,260
Contract length
13 weeks
Start date
October 5, 2026

This job pays about $55.69/hour — 69% above the median for Respiratory Therapist jobs in West Virginia ($33.01/hour). The total includes tax-free housing and meal stipends, which staff jobs don't pay, so take-home pay is usually higher than the hourly figure suggests.

Estimated from the weekly pay in the listing, 36 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.

Respiratory Therapist jobs in West Virginia right now

  • 31 open Respiratory Therapist jobs in West Virginia from 5 agencies, 8 of them in Morgantown.
  • Pay in these listings: $46.94 – $71.35/hour, median $55.69/hour.
  • Typical Respiratory Therapist pay in West Virginia: $33.01/hour ($68,661/year, BLS).
  • Highest median pay: AHS Staffing ($60.12/hour across 10 jobs).

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Job description

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) – Pediatric & Neonatal ICU Travel Assignment in Morgantown, WV

Start your next travel respiratory therapist job in Morgantown, West Virginia, providing advanced respiratory care to critically ill pediatric and neonatal patients. This 13-week assignment offers the opportunity to join a specialized pediatric and neonatal respiratory therapy team in a collaborative acute-care environment alongside experienced respiratory therapists, hospitalists, and intensivists. Morgantown is a vibrant Appalachian community known for its scenic surroundings, outdoor recreation, and welcoming college-town atmosphere.

Travel Respiratory Therapist Job Details

  • Location: Morgantown, West Virginia
  • Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,930–$2,080
  • Assignment: 13-week travel respiratory therapy contract
  • Start Date: October 5, 2026
  • End Date: January 4, 2027
  • Healthcare Setting: Acute-care Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) and Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
  • Schedule: Three 12-hour day shifts per week
  • Hours: 36 guaranteed hours per week
  • Weekend Requirement: Six weekend shifts per four-week schedule; weekends include Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
  • Holiday Requirement: Holidays as scheduled
  • Call: No call or standby requirement
  • Floating: No floating requirement
  • Dress Code: Stone or light gray scrubs
  • Documentation: EPIC

Registered Respiratory Therapist Job Requirements

  • Current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential; RRT is preferred for this travel assignment
  • At least 2 years of respiratory therapy experience in a PICU and/or Level IV or higher NICU
  • Current BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NRP certifications with required verification
  • Demonstrated experience providing respiratory care to pediatric and neonatal patients
  • Strong knowledge of critical-care respiratory assessment, airway management, and mechanical ventilation
  • Ability to assist with intubation and collaborate effectively with intensivists, hospitalists, nurses, and other clinical professionals
  • Ability to work scheduled weekends and holidays in a 12-hour day-shift environment

Pediatric and Neonatal Respiratory Therapist Responsibilities

  • Provide comprehensive respiratory care to pediatric and neonatal patients in the NICU and PICU
  • Perform patient assessments, respiratory treatments, airway management, and ongoing respiratory monitoring
  • Operate and manage Hamilton and Servo ventilators, as well as Respironics and Hamilton noninvasive ventilation equipment
  • Deliver therapies using Aerogen, Volara, cough assist, IPV, NAVA, and high-flow nasal cannula systems
  • Assist with intubation and other advanced airway procedures as part of the critical-care team
  • Support intrahospital transport of pediatric and neonatal patients
  • Respond to changing patient conditions and communicate clinical findings promptly
  • Maintain accurate EPIC documentation and collaborate with the multidisciplinary care team to promote safe, high-quality patient outcomes

Apply now to join this specialized pediatric and neonatal respiratory therapy team and advance your career with a travel respiratory therapist assignment in Morgantown, West Virginia.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

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