Respiratory Therapist
Arlington, VA
Care Connect Staffing is hiring Per Diem Respiratory Therapist professionals in Arlington, VA. These are ongoing per-diem opportunities with flexible, self-scheduled shifts — pick up work when it fits your schedule.
- Typical volume: ~23 open shift(s) per week across the area (based on 5 weeks of posting history)
- Shift types: Days, Nights
- Pay: around $47/hour
Per diem work through Care Connect Staffing means no long-term commitment, weekly pay, and the ability to build a schedule around your life. Apply to join our per-diem float pool and get access to open Respiratory Therapist shifts in Arlington, VA as they post.
About Respiratory Therapist per diem work
Respiratory therapists evaluate and treat patients with breathing disorders across the hospital — from routine oxygen therapy and nebulizer treatments to managing mechanical ventilation in intensive care. Typical duties include administering aerosolized medications, performing arterial blood gas draws and interpretation, ventilator setup and management, and responding to rapid-response and code events.
Per-diem respiratory therapy shifts typically span emergency departments, ICUs, general floors, and long-term care settings, with demand rising sharply during respiratory season. Because RTs cover the whole house in many facilities, flexibility and broad competency across patient populations make per-diem RTs especially valuable.
Credential and licensure expectations vary by state and care setting, and typically include:
- Active state respiratory care license (CRT or RRT credential; requirements vary by state)
- BLS certification is commonly required; ACLS, PALS, or NRP may be requested depending on the setting
- Recent acute-care respiratory experience is typically expected
- Ventilator management competency is frequently requested for critical-care coverage
Frequently asked questions
How does self-scheduling work for per diem shifts?
Per diem work with Care Connect Staffing is self-scheduled: once you join the per-diem float pool, you see open Respiratory Therapist shifts in Arlington, VA as they post and pick up the ones that fit your schedule. You choose when you work — there is no assigned rotation.
How often do per diem clinicians get paid?
Per diem shifts through Care Connect Staffing pay weekly.
Is there a long-term commitment?
No. Per diem work has no long-term commitment — you build a schedule around your life and pick up shifts only when you want them.
How do I apply for Respiratory Therapist per diem shifts in Arlington, VA?
Apply through the Care Connect Staffing candidate portal at candidate.careconnectstaffing.com. Create a profile, complete onboarding, and you can start picking up open shifts as they post.
Do shift availability and volume change from week to week?
Yes. Shift volume is based on recent posting history and varies week to week, so the number of open shifts you see will change as facilities post new needs.
More per-diem opportunities
Shift volume and pay are based on recent posting history and vary week to week. Care Connect Staffing is the hiring agency for this per-diem opportunity.