If you're ready to move ahead with flexibility, impact, and respect - Medlivo is the platform that supports your path
Medlivo helps respiratory therapists find their next opportunity, whether that's a 13-week travel assignment, a local contract, a per diem shift, or a permanent role. We work with hospitals and healthcare facilities across the country that need experienced RRTs and CRTs to support patients with breathing and lung-related conditions, and we connect you with the assignments that fit your skills and goals.
Respiratory therapists evaluate, treat, and manage patients with breathing and cardiopulmonary conditions. Day to day, this can include running diagnostic tests like lung function evaluations, managing ventilators for critically ill patients, administering oxygen and inhaled medications, and educating patients on how to manage chronic respiratory conditions at home.
RTs work closely with physicians, nurses, and the broader care team, and their role becomes especially critical in ICU, ER, and NICU settings, as well as during flu season and respiratory illness outbreaks when hospitals see a sharp rise in patient need.
Respiratory therapist demand tends to spike in states with large populations and major hospital systems, as well as during winter months and flu season when respiratory cases climb. States that consistently see strong demand include California, Texas, Florida, New York, and Arizona. RTs with ICU or NICU experience are especially sought after, and those open to working across care settings including rehabilitation centers often access a wider range of assignments.
Both RRTs and CRTs can find assignments through Medlivo, though RRT credentials typically open the door to a wider pool of high-paying travel positions. If you're a CRT considering the RRT exam, your recruiter can talk you through how that could affect your job options.
Most travel and contract RT positions require at least one to two years of recent experience in a clinical setting. If you're newer to the field, Medlivo can help you find local or permanent roles to build experience first.
You'll need an active respiratory therapy license in the state where you'll be working, along with BLS certification at minimum. Depending on the unit (ICU, NICU, ER), additional certifications like ACLS, PALS, or NRP may be required. Medlivo's credentialing team will help you sort out exactly what's needed for each assignment.
A Medlivo recruiter will reach out to learn about your specialty, experience, and where you'd like to work. From there, they'll start matching you with open RT positions and walk you through licensing, credentialing, and your offer details before you accept anything.
Respiratory therapists working travel assignments typically earn more in total weekly pay than staff RTs in the same role, thanks to a combination of hourly wages and tax-free stipends. Exact pay depends on specialty, location, and how urgently a facility needs coverage, but every Medlivo assignment includes:
Travel RT work tends to be a great fit if you enjoy variety, want to build a broader range of clinical experience, and don't mind relocating every few months. It's also a strong option if you're looking to boost your income, since travel pay packages are generally higher than staff positions for the same work.
If you'd rather stay close to home but still want better pay and more flexibility than a traditional staff job, local contract or per diem RT positions might be a better starting point. Either way, a Medlivo recruiter can help you figure out which option fits your situation best.
If you're a provider exploring other flexible staffing options, Medlivo also places physicians and advanced practice providers through its Locum Tenens division.
Ready to find your next RT assignment? Submit your application and a Medlivo recruiter will reach out within 24 hours to discuss open respiratory therapist positions that match your experience, certifications, and preferred locations.
Travel RT pay varies by specialty, location, and demand, but most pay packages combine an hourly wage with tax-free housing and meal stipends, often resulting in higher total weekly pay than a staff RT role doing the same work.
An RRT (Registered Respiratory Therapist) has passed an additional credentialing exam beyond the CRT (Certified Respiratory Therapist) level, and typically qualifies for a wider range of travel and specialty assignments, often with stronger pay.
Most travel RT assignments last 13 weeks, though shorter 8-week contracts and extensions are also common depending on the facility's staffing needs.
Most travel RT positions require at least one to two years of recent clinical experience. New graduates are better suited to local or permanent roles to start, and Medlivo can help guide that career path toward future travel opportunities.
In addition to an active state license and BLS, ICU and NICU assignments often require certifications such as ACLS, PALS, or NRP depending on the unit and patient population.
Yes. Medlivo's credentialing team helps respiratory therapists obtain the required state license or endorsement before starting an out-of-state assignment.
Medlivo offers day-one health, dental, and vision insurance, tax-free housing and meal stipends for travel roles, travel reimbursement, 401(k) options, and 24/7 recruiter support.
Once your application, license, and credentials are complete, placement can often happen within a few days to two weeks, depending on your specialty and preferred locations.
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