Registered Respiratory Therapist
Newport News, VA
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Oct 5, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with 3+ years of experience for a night shift position at a Level II trauma center.

Details

• Acute care hospital setting covering ICU, ED, MS, and NICU units
• Level II trauma center with 3 ICUs
• Staffed with 7-10 RTs depending on census
• Night shift, 3x12 hour shifts from 19:00-7:00
• EPIC charting experience required
• Floating may be requested based on facility needs

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of experience required
• Specialty experience within the last year required for all units
• BLS and ACLS certifications required (AHA)
• RRT certification preferred
• PALS certification preferred (AHA)
• NRP certification preferred if NICU experience
• Trauma Level I and Level II experience preferred
• License required if applicable
• VA license required in hand at submittal or proof of compact license

Additional Information

• Provide respiratory care across adult critical care, emergency department, and NICU settings
• Manage ventilators including BiPAP, CPAP, troubleshooting high pressure alarms, and weaning from mechanical ventilation
• Perform airway management including extubation, nasal/oral airway placement, and suctioning
• Administer medications such as Albuterol, Atrovent, Combivent, and others as needed
• Perform ABG interpretation and nebulizer treatments
• Care for tracheostomy patients and manage trach collar and oxygen therapy including HFNC
• Prior perm employees must be separated for at least 6 months before being eligible for travel assignment
• RTO should be kept to a minimum, ideally no full calendar week off, with a maximum of 7 total days, and must be submitted and approved prior to confirmation
• Local candidates accepted at the same base rate