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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 23, 2026
• Length: 13 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 and RRT certification.

Details

• 13-week assignment in a teaching hospital setting with Trauma Level II experience required and Trauma Level I preferred
• Night shift, 3x12 hour shifts (19:00-7:00), 36 or 48 hours per week
• Every other weekend required, must work 2 of the 3 winter holidays
• Travelers must float within their scope of practice as needed
• Uses Epic EMR
• Works in adult critical care and emergency department settings
• Manages ventilators including BiPAP, CPAP, SIMV, and IMV, along with various medication delivery systems and airway management devices

Requirements

• Active RRT certification and BLS required
• VA state license required (license required if applicable); pending licenses accepted if in-hand by the Wednesday before start date
• Minimum 4 years of experience required, though candidates with 2+ years will be considered
• Teaching hospital and Trauma Level II experience required
• Trauma Level I experience preferred
• ACCS certification preferred
• Epic charting experience required
• BSN preferred
• Experience with ventilator management, ABG interpretation, airway suctioning, and tracheostomy care
• Two professional references required
• Copies of all required certifications required for consideration

Additional Information

• Provide respiratory care including ventilator management, airway suctioning, and pulmonary hygiene for critically ill adult patients
• Perform chest physiotherapy, arterial blood gas draws, and medication administration via nebulizer and inhaler
• Assist with intubation and extubation procedures
• Maximum 40 hours of RTO per 13-week contract, with all RTO disclosed prior to submission
• No additional RTO approved after offer acceptance
• Any pre-start vacation time between sign date and start date must be disclosed in advance
• Previous UVA Health employees (permanent staff or travelers) must have a 1-year separation and leadership approval before returning
• External travelers cannot exceed 365 total assignment days and are not eligible to return once this threshold is reached
• First-time travelers not accepted for this position