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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jul 27, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 2

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with critical care experience for a day shift position at a high-volume Level I Trauma Center in Roanoke, VA.

Details

• 703-bed acute care academic teaching hospital with a Level I Trauma Center (Adult & Pediatric) and Magnet-designated nursing excellence
• Unit serves adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients across high-acuity areas including neurotrauma, cardiovascular services, and medical/surgical ICU
• Patient ratio of 1:25
• Equipment includes Servo I, Servo U, V-60 BiPAP, Optiflow heated high flow, iNOvent, and LTV1200
• Robust Assess and Treat protocol in place, including ventilator management and liberation policy
• Epic EMR experience required
• Day shift, 3x12-hour shifts, 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM; 4x12 schedule available upon request
• 13-week contract
• Weekend requirement of every other weekend (EOW) or 6 weekend shifts per 6-week scheduling block
• Must work one holiday during the 13-week contract
• Floating within skillset is required

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 the requirement to obtain a 90-day temporary authorization while a permanent VA license is processed
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Minimum 1 year of experience in critical care, including high-volume ER and Level I Trauma Center environments
• Experience with neurotrauma, cardiovascular, and medical/surgical ICU patient populations
• Proficiency with aerosol and medication delivery systems and a broad range of inhaled medications (e.g., Albuterol, Atrovent, Combivent, inhaled Flolan, racemic epinephrine)
• Competency in ABG interpretation and ventilator management, including BiPAP, CPAP, HFNC, high-pressure alarm troubleshooting, and ventilator 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)
• Copy of driver's license and Social Security card required for consideration
• Two professional references required for consideration
• License required if applicable

Additional Information

• First-time travelers are accepted; 1 year of travel experience is preferred
• Local candidates are not accepted; a radius rule applies to determine eligibility — contact your recruiter for details
• All RTO, block scheduling, and special scheduling requests must be submitted at the time of application
• The facility reserves the right to call off 1 shift per 2-week period