Registered Respiratory Therapist
Charlottesville, VA
American Traveler
4x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 4x12hrs
• Hours: 48 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 31, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with 4+ years of experience and Trauma Level II experience for a night shift position at a teaching hospital.

Details

• Work within the Respiratory Care/Neuro Diagnostics unit at a teaching hospital
• Trauma Level II facility with Trauma Level I experience preferred
• Care for adult critical care and Emergency Department patient populations
• Manage patients with ARDS, aspiration, fresh tracheostomy, pneumonia, and those undergoing bronchoscopy
• Perform ventilator management including BiPAP, CPAP, SIMV, and weaning from mechanical ventilation
• Administer medications via aerosol, MDI, and nebulizer delivery systems
• Perform airway management including intubation assist, extubation, and suctioning
• Conduct chest physiotherapy and arterial blood gas draws/interpretation
• Provide patient transport support for inter-departmental and ambulance transfers
• Epic EMR experience required
• Night shift schedule, 4x12-hour shifts from 19:00-07:00
• 13-week contract with every other weekend and every other holiday required
• Floating required within scope of practice as needed

Requirements

• Active RRT certification required
• BLS certification required
• ACLS certification preferred
• ACCS certification preferred
• Minimum 4 years of experience required; candidates with 2+ years of experience will be considered
• Teaching hospital experience required
• Trauma Level II experience required
• Trauma Level I experience preferred
• Epic EMR experience required
• BSN preferred
• VA state license required if applicable
• Pending state license accepted provided candidate holds another active state license to obtain temporary licensure before start

Additional Information

• Provide comprehensive respiratory therapy services to critically ill adult patients
• Collaborate with critical care and emergency department teams
• Maximum 40 hours of requested time off per 13-week contract, which must be disclosed at time of consideration
• Any vacation time planned between offer acceptance and start date must be disclosed in advance
• Previous UVA Health employees (permanent staff or travelers) must disclose prior employment history
• Former permanent staff or internal travelers require 1-year separation and leadership approval before returning
• External travelers cannot exceed 365 total assignment days at this facility
• First-time travelers are not required for this role