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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Sep 7, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with 3+ years of experience for a Level II trauma acute care hospital position covering ICU, ED, and other units.

Details

• Acute care hospital setting at a Level II trauma center with 3 ICUs
• Covers Adult Critical Care, Emergency Department, Med-Surg, and NICU (if experienced)
• Department typically staffed with 7-10 RTs depending on census
• Day shift schedule, 3x12 hour shifts from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
• 13-week assignment length
• Floating may be requested based on facility needs
• Uses Epic EMR

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of experience required
• Specialty experience required within the last year
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications through the American Heart Association (AHA)
• RRT and CRT certifications required
• PALS certification through AHA preferred
• NRP certification preferred for candidates with NICU experience
• Level I and Level II trauma experience preferred
• Epic EMR experience required
• License required if applicable
• Virginia license required in hand at time of consideration or proof of compact license
• Experience with ventilator management including BiPAP, CPAP, and weaning from mechanical ventilation
• Skilled in airway management including extubation, suctioning, and tracheostomy care
• Proficient in interpretation of Arterial Blood Gases (ABGs)
• Experience with oxygen therapy including High Flow Nasal Cannula (HFNC) and trach collar
• One supervisory reference required for consideration

Additional Information

• Provide respiratory care to critically ill patients across multiple units including ICU and ED
• Administer medications including Albuterol, Atrovent, Combivent, and other respiratory treatments
• Perform bronchoscopy care and nitric oxide (iNO) therapy when applicable
• Collect sputum specimens and manage airway devices
• Local candidates accepted at the same base rate
• Candidates must keep requested time off to a minimum, with no more than 7 days total during the assignment
• All time off requests must be submitted with initial application and confirmed prior to assignment start
• No additional time off requests approved after an offer is extended
• Prior perm employees must have a 6-month gap before being eligible for travel assignments at this facility
• Candidates cannot work travel and per diem contracts simultaneously at this facility system