Respiratory Therapist
Charleston, WV
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

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

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Respiratory Therapist (RRT or CRT) for a night shift position at a Level 1 Trauma Center, requiring at least 1 year of experience treating critical and general care adult and pediatric patients.

Details

• Level 1 Trauma Center and major teaching hospital setting within the Respiratory/Neuro Diagnostics-CRT unit
• Treats critical care and general care patients, both adults and pediatrics
• Uses Cerner charting system
• Night shift, 3x12 hours, 7pm-7am, weekdays with some weekends required
• No on-call requirements
• Floating within scope required as needed, including to sister facilities
• Open to accommodating block schedules, though not guaranteed

Requirements

• RRT or CRT license required if applicable
• Minimum 1 year of experience required
• BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications required through the American Heart Association (AHA)
• NALS certification required for pediatric cases
• First-time travelers accepted
• Pending state license accepted

Additional Information

• Performs airway management including intubation assist, extubation, and oral/nasal suctioning
• Provides tracheostomy care and management
• Administers nebulizer treatments via hand held, T-piece, and trach collar methods
• Manages oxygen therapy delivery via bag and mask, ET tube, HFNC, T-piece, and trach collar
• Performs ventilator management including BiPAP, CPAP, alarm troubleshooting, and weaning from mechanical ventilation
• Works within adult critical care and emergency department settings
• Flu vaccine required during flu season (October 1 - March 31) unless medically exempt with documentation
• COVID vaccine not required
• Fit test required in advance using an approved mask, which may require travel up to 100 miles
• RTO requests must be submitted two weeks prior to the next schedule and approved by the manager
• Former CAMC permanent employees must wait 2 years from last permanent employment date before returning as a traveler
• Current employees of the Vandalia Health System are not eligible for travel contracts within the health system
• Locals accepted within a 100-mile radius; candidates between 75-100 miles may be considered on a case-by-case basis at the same rate
• Free parking garage available for travelers