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As of Aug 24, 2026, the average weekly pay for independent contractor travel rrt in the United States is $1,954.54, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $1,423.08 and $2,403.85 per week, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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An Independent Contractor Travel RRT (Registered Respiratory Therapist) is a healthcare professional who works on a contract basis, providing respiratory therapy services at various healthcare facilities. Unlike full-time employees, independent contractors handle their own taxes, benefits, and scheduling. They typically take short-term travel assignments in different locations, filling staffing needs for hospitals, clinics, or other medical settings. This role offers flexibility, higher earning potential, and diverse work experiences, but also requires managing contracts, insurance, and licensing independently.

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To excel as an Independent Contractor Travel RRT (Registered Respiratory Therapist), you need a current RRT credential, valid state licensure, and comprehensive experience in respiratory care. Familiarity with patient management systems, ventilator equipment, and hospital EHRs is typically required. Strong adaptability, self-motivation, and effective interpersonal skills are essential for thriving in varied, fast-paced clinical environments. These competencies enable RRTs to provide high-quality respiratory care while adjusting to different healthcare settings and collaborating with diverse teams.

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As an Independent Contractor Travel RRT, your work schedule can vary based on contract lengths, hospital needs, and your personal preferences, but assignments often range from 8 to 26 weeks and may include variable shifts or weekend work. Travel RRTs are expected to be flexible and willing to relocate temporarily to different healthcare facilities, which allows for exposure to new clinical environments and patient populations. This setup can provide greater autonomy, competitive pay rates, and opportunities to quickly broaden your professional experience. It's important to be comfortable with frequent transitions and to have strong organizational skills for managing travel, licensure compliance, and documentation requirements.

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Infographic showing various Independent Contractor Travel Rrt job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 69% Full Time, 10% Part Time, and 20% Contract. Highlights an 91% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 7% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $101,636 per year, or $48.9 per hour.

Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist

Select Specialty Hospital

Newport News, VA • On-site

$1.8K/wk

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Posted 8 days ago

Select Specialty Hospital rating

7.6

Company rating: 7.6 out of 10

Based on 92 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

260th of 1,063 rated hospitals

Job description

Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist

This travel Registered Respiratory Therapist job in Newport News, VA with Advantis Medical is a 13-week travel Registered Respiratory Therapist contract at Select Specialty Hospital - Hampton Roads. This role pays $1,859 per week and follows a Nights shift with a 3x12 schedule.

In this travel Registered Respiratory Therapist job, you will support patient care through specialty-specific clinical services, perform assessments and treatments within your scope of practice, document patient progress, operate relevant medical equipment, and collaborate with physicians and the broader care team to help deliver quality patient outcomes.

Advantis Medical supports travel clinicians with personalized recruiter guidance, fast and straightforward onboarding, complimentary licensing support, and benefits that start on Day 1.

Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist Requirements:

  • 2+ years of recent Registered Respiratory Therapist experience
  • Must hold all required Registered Respiratory Therapist certifications and licenses as mandated by Virginia and national regulatory bodies

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Select Specialty Hospital is a top-tier healthcare services provider situated in Mechanicsburg, PA, US. Operating under the wider umbrella of the healthcare industry, Select Specialty Hospital is a part of a network of specialized acute care hospitals energized to provide superior, patient-centered treatment. Since its establishment, it has been a pioneer in providing long-term acute care (LTAC) services to patients transitioning from intensive care or requiring concentrated care for ongoing recovery.

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Health care and social assistance

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10,000+ Employees

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Mechanicsburg, PA, US

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