Respiratory Therapist
Bridgeport, WV
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights
$2,254/weekOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 weeks
- Facility InformationRehabilitation264 beds
- SettingHospital
Pay
Description
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
- Hours: 36 hrs/wk
- Start Date: May 25, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is seeking a licensed Respiratory Therapist with 2+ years of experience for a 13-week acute care night shift assignment at a Level II Trauma facility in Bridgeport, WV.
Details
- Acute care setting at a Level II Trauma facility
- Respiratory Therapy unit
- 12-hour night shifts with weekends as scheduled
- Epic EMR used in this position
Requirements
- Minimum 2 years of Respiratory Therapist experience
- Active Licensed Respiratory Therapist (LRT) license; must be licensed and registered with the board for respiratory care — license required if applicable
- Current BLS certification (AHA)
- Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) credential via NBRC
- Proficiency with Epic EMR required
- Valid driver's license required for consideration
Additional Information
- Functions under the supervision of the cardiopulmonary director or supervisor, providing basic cardiopulmonary care in general patient care areas; advanced responsibilities may be assigned as appropriate
- Navy blue scrubs required
- Artificial/false nails are not permitted
- Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible
- Travelers who have previously worked at any WVU Medicine location must have taken a 2-year break before being considered; cumulative experience applies and travelers may not work within the WVU system for more than one year total before a 2-year break is required
- EKG testing may be required for certain units at this facility
Facility
United Hospital Center
Pros
Coworkers were great, very welcoming
Cons
Was told in phone interview that max ratio would be 1:9. Reality was 1:15. Unit was considered transitional, but patients were more like med/surg. Not willing to risk my license for such unsafe ratios.

- Rehabilitation
- 264 beds
Employer
American Traveler
69 nurses recommend working with American Traveler
Pros
Autumn is amazing! She is always on top of things and responds back fast.
Cons
None
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Bridgeport, WV
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