Respiratory Therapists—Critical Airway & Ventilation Experts.

Licensed respiratory therapists with advanced training in mechanical ventilation, critical care, neonatal support, and pulmonary rehabilitation. Life-saving expertise in every breath.

Available in 12–24hRRT/CRT licensedCritical care specialists
700M+ healthcare profiles accessed12–24h candidate delivery5–14 days to start

Flexible Staffing Models for Respiratory Therapy

Locum Tenens

  • 1-12 month assignments
  • ICU, NICU, or ER coverage
  • Specialty service coverage

Perfect for leaves of absence, flu season surges, or COVID-19 response

Start in 5-10 days

Locum-to-Permanent

  • Trial period before hiring
  • Assess clinical competency
  • Convert to permanent staff

Ideal for evaluating fit with respiratory department and protocols

Convert after 3-6 months

Permanent Placement

  • Direct hire staff RTs
  • Program coordinators
  • Clinical education specialists

Best for building permanent respiratory programs and leadership teams

Hired in 10-14 days

Part-Time / PRN

  • 2-4 days per week schedules
  • Night/weekend shifts
  • Per diem coverage

Great for supplemental coverage or specialty ECMO/transport teams

Start in 7-14 days

Critical Care Specialists

  • ECMO program staffing
  • Advanced ventilation experts
  • Transport team members

Perfect for Level I trauma centers and tertiary care hospitals

Recruited in 10-21 days

Respiratory Therapy Specialties & Practice Areas

Adult Critical Care / ICU

Advanced mechanical ventilation, ARDS protocols, lung protective strategies, APRV/HFOV modes, prone positioning, inhaled nitric oxide, therapeutic bronchoscopy, arterial blood gas analysis, hemodynamic monitoring, code blue response, ventilator weaning

Neonatal / Pediatric RT

Neonatal ventilation, high-frequency oscillation, surfactant administration, BPD management, oxygen therapy, CPAP/BiPAP, premature infant care, congenital heart disease support, pediatric transport, family education, developmental care practices

ECMO Specialist

VV-ECMO and VA-ECMO management, circuit prime and cannulation assistance, flow and gas exchange optimization, anticoagulation monitoring, troubleshooting complications, patient transport on ECMO, cannula repositioning, decannulation support

Emergency Department RT

Rapid sequence intubation assistance, emergency airway management, non-invasive ventilation, BiPAP for CHF/COPD, trauma resuscitation, code response, EMS transport ventilation, asthma/COPD exacerbations, critical care stabilization

Pulmonary Rehabilitation

Exercise prescription, breathing techniques, oxygen assessment, spirometry testing, pulmonary function tests, disease education, COPD/asthma management, smoking cessation, home oxygen setup, quality of life improvement strategies

Sleep Medicine / Diagnostics

Polysomnography, CPAP/BiPAP titration, sleep apnea diagnosis, oxygen saturation studies, therapeutic equipment setup, patient compliance monitoring, mask fitting, home sleep testing, data interpretation, follow-up care coordination

How We Source Elite Respiratory Therapists

700M+ Healthcare Profiles

Access to AARC members, respiratory therapy program graduates, NBRC-certified specialists (NPS, ACCS, RPFT), ECMO-trained RTs, and respiratory therapists pursuing advanced critical care opportunities nationwide

Licensure & Certification Verification

Active RRT/CRT state licenses, NBRC credentials, specialty certifications (NPS, ACCS, CPFT, RPFT, SDS), ACLS/PALS/NRP, ECMO certification, continuing education compliance—all credentials thoroughly verified

Clinical Excellence Validation

Direct references from respiratory directors, intensivists, and critical care colleagues on ventilator management skills, clinical judgment, emergency response, patient outcomes, and evidence-based respiratory care excellence

Practice-Specific Matching

Precision matching to your setting—adult ICU, neonatal, emergency, pulmonary rehab, ECMO program—ensuring RTs excel with ventilator platforms, protocols, EMR systems, and patient acuity levels

Proven Results for Respiratory Therapy Staffing

Therapist delivery12-24 hours
RRT licensed97%
Program retention91%
Clinical satisfaction4.8/5

Recent Respiratory Therapy Placement Success Stories

Placed ACCS critical care RT for Level I trauma center—managed complex ARDS cases, reduced ventilator days by 28%, pioneered lung-protective protocols, promoted to ICU education coordinator within 18 months

Recruited NPS neonatal specialist for children's hospital—established high-frequency ventilation program, improved BPD outcomes by 34%, trained 12 staff RTs, achieved zero ventilator-associated events for 14 months

Staffed ECMO-certified RT for cardiac surgery program—built VV/VA-ECMO protocols, managed 47 successful runs with 81% survival rate, reduced complications by 52%, became ECMO program director

Common Questions About Respiratory Therapy Staffing

Our RTs practice across critical care ICUs, emergency departments, neonatal intensive care, pediatric units, medical-surgical floors, pulmonary rehabilitation, home care, and sleep labs. All are licensed RRT or CRT with specialized expertise in their clinical areas.

For critical staffing needs, we can present licensed RRTs within 12-24 hours from our active network. Our therapists have current state licenses, specialty certifications (NPS, ACCS, CPFT, RPFT), ACLS/PALS, and are ready for immediate deployment in critical care or emergency settings.

Our RTs hold NBRC specialty credentials including NPS (Neonatal/Pediatric Specialist), ACCS (Adult Critical Care Specialist), CPFT (Certified Pulmonary Function Technologist), RPFT (Registered Pulmonary Function Technologist), and SDS (Sleep Disorders Specialist). Many have ECMO certification and advanced airway management training.

Yes. Many of our respiratory therapists are ECMO-certified specialists with experience in VV-ECMO, VA-ECMO, advanced mechanical ventilation modes (APRV, HFOV, adaptive support), prone positioning, inhaled nitric oxide therapy, and critical care transport.

Many of our RTs are cross-trained in both adult critical care and neonatal/pediatric respiratory care. They are skilled in ventilator management, arterial blood gas analysis, bronchoscopy assistance, airway management, and therapeutic interventions across all age groups.

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