Registered Respiratory Therapist
Charlottesville, VA
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Oct 12, 2026
• Length: 26 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

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

Details

• Respiratory Therapy department in an adult critical care and emergency department setting
• Night shift, 3x12 hour shifts (7:00 PM - 7:00 AM)
• 36 or 48 hours per week
• Every other weekend and every other holiday required, including 2 of 3 winter holidays
• Epic EMR experience required
• Floating within scope of practice as needed

Requirements

• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) certification required
• BLS required; ACLS and ACCS preferred
• VA state license required (license required if applicable); pending license accepted only if in hand by the Wednesday before start date and candidate holds another active state license
• 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 charting system experience required
• BSN preferred
• Experience with ventilator management including BiPAP, CPAP, SIMV, and weaning from mechanical ventilation
• Experience with airway management including intubation/extubation assist, suctioning, and tracheostomy care
• Experience administering respiratory medications such as Albuterol, Atrovent, and inhaled steroids
• Experience with arterial blood gas draws and interpretation
• Two professional references required

Additional Information

• Provide respiratory care to critically ill adult patients including ventilator management, airway care, and medication delivery
• Perform chest physiotherapy, pulmonary hygiene, and tracheostomy management
• Support patients with conditions such as ARDS, aspiration, pneumonia, and fresh tracheostomy
• Complete specialty-specific modules during orientation, recorded in Workday
• Previous UVA Health employees must have a 1-year separation and leadership approval to return
• External travelers cannot exceed 365 total assignment days and are not eligible to return after reaching this limit
• Maximum of 40 hours RTO per 13-week contract, with no additional RTO approved after offer acceptance
• Any pre-start vacation time must be disclosed prior to submission
• No radius rule applies to this position
• Nursys license verification required at submission