Respiratory Therapist
Roanoke, VA
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Sep 21, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with critical care experience for a night-shift Level I Trauma Center ER position requiring Epic charting proficiency.

Details

• Provides respiratory care in a high-volume ER within a Level I Trauma Center
• Adult critical care setting covering Neurotrauma, cardiovascular services, and medical/surgical ICU patients
• Serves adolescent, adult, and geriatric patient populations
• Patient ratio of 1:25
• Utilizes Servo I, Servo U, V-60 BiPAP, Optiflow heated high flow, iNO with iNOvent, and LTV1200 equipment
• Epic EMR experience required for charting
• Night shift schedule, 3x12-hour shifts, 7p-7a, every other weekend
• Floating required within skillset
• Facility follows a robust Assess and Treat protocol with ventilator management and liberation policy

Requirements

• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) certification through NBRC required; CRT not accepted
• BLS and ACLS certifications required; PALS preferred
• Minimum 2 years of respiratory therapy experience
• Epic charting system experience required
• Level I Trauma Center experience preferred
• Teaching hospital experience preferred
• Community hospital experience preferred
• Critical care experience required to work in a high-volume ER and Level I Trauma Center
• Proficient in aerosol and medication delivery systems including MDI, Medihaler, mask, and trach setups
• Skilled in administering medications such as Albuterol, Atrovent, Combivent, Flovent, Pulmicort, Mucomyst, racemic epinephrine, inhaled Flolan, inhaled steroids, bicarbonate, and lidocaine
• Competent in ABG interpretation and ventilator management including BiPAP, CPAP, HFNC, and flow-by troubleshooting
• Skilled in airway management including extubation, oral/nasal airway placement, suctioning, sputum collection, and tracheostomy care
• Proficient in oxygen therapy and nebulizer setups including handheld, T-piece, trach collar, and ultrasonic devices
• Active state license required if applicable

Additional Information

• Works within a 703-bed academic teaching hospital environment
• Serves as a Level I Trauma Center for adults and pediatrics with advanced stroke center certification
• Magnet-designated facility recognized for nursing excellence
• Must work one holiday per 13-week contract
• All time-off requests must be submitted at the time of application
• First-time travelers considered, with 1 year of travel experience preferred
• Previous employees must have a break of at least one year before returning as a traveler
• Local candidates within 100 miles of the facility are not accepted