Registered Respiratory Therapist - Neuro Diagnostics
Fredericksburg, VA
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jun 30, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with adult critical care, ER, and community hospital experience for a night shift position at a Level II Trauma Center.

Details

• Short-term acute care hospital with 431 staffed beds, designated as a Level II Trauma Center
• Adult respiratory therapy unit with floating required to the ER and Adult ICU Stepdown units
• Night shift schedule: 3x12s, 19:00–07:30
• Every other weekend required, plus every other holiday
• Mandatory on-call requirement of 3 shifts per 6-week period
• Block scheduling is not available
• Charting is done via Epic
• Scrubs color required: Wine

Requirements

• Active VA state license required; proof of application for VA license along with another state (non-national) license may be accepted for consideration
• BLS and CRTT certifications required
• ACLS required; candidates may begin the assignment with ACLS pending, with a 90-day window from start date to obtain certification
• Minimum experience required in adult critical care, ER, and community hospital settings
• Proficiency in airway management, medication administration, ABG draw and analysis, O2 therapy, suctioning, pulmonary toileting, BiPAP, CPAP, and nebulizer therapy
• RRT credential preferred
• NICU, ED, and adult ICU experience preferred but not required in all areas
• License required if applicable

Additional Information

• Responsibilities include providing aerosol, bronchial hygiene, and lung inflation therapies, as well as CPAP/BiPAP implementation and management
• Experience in adult and neonatal intensive care, emergency department, and Level II trauma settings is preferred
• Attendance at monthly department meetings is expected when on assignment; if not working, candidate must review meeting minutes and submit written acknowledgment to management
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Local candidates are accepted
• RTO requests are accommodated at the manager's discretion
• All time off and scheduling requests should be submitted upfront
• Two professional references from a supervisor within the past 2 years are required for consideration
• A full 7-year work history with all gaps explained is required for consideration