Respiratory Therapist
Newport News, VA
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 10, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with 3+ years of acute care experience for a 13-week day shift assignment at a Level II trauma center.

Details

• Acute care hospital setting with coverage across ICU, ED, and Med/Surg units, with NICU coverage for candidates with applicable experience
• Level II trauma center with 3 ICUs
• Respiratory therapy team typically staffed with 7–10 RTs depending on census
• Day shift, 3x12-hour shifts (7:00 AM – 7:00 PM)
• Floating to other units may be requested based on facility needs
• Epic EMR — experience required

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of acute care respiratory therapy experience
• RRT credential required; CRT accepted
• Required certifications: ACLS and BLS (must be AHA-issued), NRP (required if NICU experience), PALS (preferred if applicable)
• Trauma Level I or II experience preferred
• All specialty experience must be within the last year
• Epic EMR experience required
• First-time travelers will be considered
• SSN and a copy of a valid driver's license required for consideration
• One supervisory reference required for consideration
• License required if applicable — VA license must be in hand or proof of compact license must be provided

Additional Information

• Administer medications including albuterol, Atrovent, Combivent, Mucomyst, racemic epinephrine, and others as indicated
• Perform and support ventilator management including BiPAP, CPAP, weaning from mechanical ventilation, and troubleshooting high-pressure alarms
• Provide airway management including intubation support, extubation, tracheostomy care, suctioning, and nasal/oral airway placement
• Administer high-flow nasal cannula (HFNC), trach collar, and oxygen therapy
• Interpret arterial blood gases (ABGs) and perform nebulizer treatments and sputum specimen collection
• Bronchoscopy assistance is a preferred skill
• Candidates who have previously worked at this facility as permanent employees must have been separated for at least 6 months before being eligible to travel here
• Local candidates are accepted
• RTO should be kept to a minimum — no full calendar weeks off and no more than 7 days total; all RTO requests must be submitted upfront and no additional RTO will be approved after an offer is extended
• All managers conduct a phone interview — be prepared to discuss the job description in detail