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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 4x12hrs
• Hours: 48 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Sep 28, 2026
• Length: 14 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist for a night shift position at a Level I/II trauma teaching hospital requiring 4+ years of experience and RRT certification.

Details

• Respiratory therapy role within a teaching hospital critical care and emergency department setting
• Adult critical care and emergency department patient populations
• Manages ventilator patients including BiPAP, CPAP, SIMV, and weaning from mechanical ventilation
• Performs airway management including intubation/extubation assist, suctioning, and tracheostomy care
• Administers medications via nebulizer, MDI, and aerosol delivery systems
• Uses Epic EMR system
• Night shift, 4x12-hour shifts from 19:00 to 7:00
• Every other weekend required
• Must work 2 of the 3 winter holidays
• 36 or 48 hours per week

Requirements

• Current RRT certification required
• BLS certification required
• ACLS certification preferred
• ACCS certification preferred
• Minimum 4 years of experience required; candidates with 2+ years may be considered
• Teaching hospital experience required
• Trauma Level II experience required, Trauma Level I experience preferred
• Epic EMR experience required
• VA state license required, license required if applicable
• Pending VA license accepted if candidate holds another active state license and can obtain VA temporary license before start date
• Two professional references required
• BSN preferred

Additional Information

• Performs chest physiotherapy, arterial blood gas draws and interpretation, and pulmonary hygiene procedures
• Provides patient transport support including inter-departmental and ambulance transport
• Troubleshoots ventilator alarms and manages high-pressure alarm situations
• Cares for patients with ARDS, aspiration, pneumonia, and fresh tracheostomy
• Assists with bronchoscopy procedures
• Travelers must float within scope of practice as needed
• Maximum RTO of 40 hours per 13-week contract, with no additional time off approved after offer acceptance
• Any planned time off between sign date and start date must be disclosed prior to submission
• Previous UVA Health employees must have 1-year separation and leadership approval before returning as a traveler
• External travelers cannot exceed 365 total assignment days at this facility and are not eligible to return after reaching that limit
• First-time travelers not considered for this role