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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 4x12hrs
• Hours: 48 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Sep 28, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Respiratory Therapist (RRT) for a night shift assignment at a Level II trauma teaching hospital, requiring 4+ years of experience.

Details

• Respiratory/Neuro Diagnostics unit at a teaching hospital with Trauma Level I and Level II designations
• Adult critical care and emergency department settings
• Night shift, 4x12-hour shifts (7:00 PM-7:00 AM)
• 36 or 48 hours per week
• Every other weekend and every other holiday required
• Floating required within scope of practice as needed

Requirements

• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) certification required
• BLS required, ACLS preferred, ACCS preferred
• Minimum 4 years of experience required, though candidates with 2+ years 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 license accepted provided candidate holds another state license and can obtain a temporary VA license before start
• Two professional references required
• Copies of required certifications required for consideration

Additional Information

• Manage ventilator settings including BiPAP, CPAP, SIMV, and IMV, and troubleshoot high pressure alarms
• Perform airway management including intubation and extubation assistance, suctioning, and tracheostomy care
• Administer medications via aerosol, MDI, and nebulizer delivery systems
• Draw and interpret arterial blood gases
• Care for patients with ARDS, aspiration, pneumonia, and fresh tracheostomy
• Perform chest physiotherapy and pulmonary hygiene procedures
• Assist with patient transport including inter-departmental and ambulance transport
• Maximum 40 hours of RTO per 13-week contract, with no additional RTO approved after offer acceptance
• No RTO approved around the Christmas holiday
• Any vacation time between sign date and start date must be disclosed prior to submission
• Previous UVA Health employees (permanent staff or travelers) require 1-year separation and leadership approval before returning
• External travelers cannot exceed 365 total assignment days and are not eligible to return after reaching that limit
• No prior travel experience required