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: 18 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with 4+ years of experience for a night shift position at a teaching hospital's respiratory/neuro diagnostics unit.

Details

• Work in the Respiratory/Neuro Diagnostics unit at a teaching hospital
• Care for adult critical care and Emergency Department patients
• 18-week assignment with an option to extend through 01/02/2027
• Night shift, 4x12 hour shifts (7:00 PM - 7:00 AM)
• 36 or 48 hours per week
• Every other weekend required
• Must work 2 of the 3 winter holidays
• Uses Epic EMR
• Trauma Level II facility with Trauma Level I experience preferred
• Floating required within scope of practice as needed

Requirements

• Minimum 4 years of experience required; candidates with 2+ years may be considered
• RRT certification required
• BLS certification required
• ACLS certification preferred
• ACCS certification preferred
• VA state license required if applicable; pending license accepted if candidate holds another active state license and can obtain a VA temporary license before start date
• Epic EMR experience required
• Teaching hospital experience required
• Trauma Level II experience required
• Trauma Level I experience preferred
• BSN preferred
• Experience with ventilator management, including BiPAP, CPAP, and SIMV
• Experience with airway management including intubation assist, extubation, and suctioning
• Experience drawing and interpreting arterial blood gases (ABGs)
• Experience with medication delivery systems including MDIs, nebulizers, and aerosol setups
• Experience caring for patients with ARDS, aspiration, pneumonia, and fresh tracheostomy
• Two professional references required
• Copies of all required certifications required for consideration

Additional Information

• Provide respiratory care services including ventilator management, airway management, and medication administration
• Perform chest physiotherapy, including vest therapy
• Conduct patient transport for inter-departmental and ambulance transfers
• Assist with bronchoscopy procedures and tracheostomy care/management
• Perform pulmonary hygiene and sputum specimen collection
• Troubleshoot high pressure ventilator alarms and assist with weaning from mechanical ventilation
• Maximum of 40 hours RTO permitted per 13-week contract, all RTO must be disclosed prior to submission
• Any vacation time between sign date and start date must be disclosed to determine an appropriate start date
• Candidates who previously worked at the facility as permanent staff or travelers must have a 1-year separation and leadership approval before returning
• External travelers cannot exceed 365 total assignment days and are not eligible to return after reaching this limit
• First-time travelers are accepted for this position
• No radius restriction applies to this unit