Respiratory Therapist – Emergency/Trauma
Roanoke, VA
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: May 18, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with critical care experience for a high-volume ER and Level 1 Trauma Center at an acute care teaching hospital in Roanoke, VA.

Details

• Night shift schedule: 3x12-hour shifts, 7p–7a (4x12s available upon request)
• 13-week contract with extensions up to 26 weeks available upon request
• Adult, adolescent, and geriatric patient population across high-volume ER, neurotrauma, cardiovascular services, and medical/surgical ICU
• Patient ratio of 1:25
• Robust Assess and Treat protocol in place, including ventilator management and liberation policy
• Equipment includes Servo I, Servo U, V-60 BiPAP, Optiflow heated high flow, iNO with iNOvent, and LTV1200
• Epic EMR experience required
• Weekend requirement: every other weekend (EOW) or 6 weekend shifts per 6-week scheduling block
• Floating within skillset required
• Must work one holiday per 13-week contract

Requirements

• RRT credential issued by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) required; CRT not accepted
• VA Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner required; other state licenses accepted with requirement to obtain 90-day temporary authorization while VA permanent license is processed — license required if applicable
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Minimum 1 year of critical care experience in a high-volume ER or Level 1 Trauma Center setting
• Experience with aerosol and medication delivery systems, including mask, trach, MDI, and Medihaler; proficiency administering medications such as Albuterol, Atrovent, Combivent, inhaled Flolan, racemic epinephrine, and related agents
• Competency in ABG interpretation and ventilator management including BiPAP, CPAP, HFNC, flow-by, high-pressure alarm troubleshooting, and mechanical ventilation weaning
• Airway management skills including extubation, oral/nasal airway placement, suctioning, sputum collection, and tracheostomy care
• Proficiency in oxygen therapy and nebulizer setups (handheld, T-piece, trach collar, ultrasonic)
• PDF copies of driver's license and Social Security card required for consideration
• Two professional references required for consideration

Additional Information

• Work in a 703-bed acute care Magnet-designated teaching hospital affiliated with Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine
• The facility is the region's only Level I Trauma Center for both adults and pediatrics, and is certified as an Advanced Thrombectomy Capable Stroke Center
• Provide respiratory therapy services across neurotrauma, cardiovascular, and medical/surgical ICU patient populations
• First-time travelers are considered; 1 year of travel experience preferred
• Local candidates are not accepted; a radius requirement applies — contact your recruiter for details
• All RTO, block scheduling, and special scheduling requests must be submitted at the time of consideration