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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 23, 2026
• Length: 52 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

• 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
• 52-week assignment length
• Epic EMR experience required
• Teaching hospital and Level II trauma center experience required; Level I trauma experience preferred
• Adult critical care and Emergency Department settings
• Ventilator management including BiPAP, CPAP, SIMV, and weaning from mechanical ventilation
• Airway management including intubation assist, extubation, and tracheostomy care
• Care of patients with ARDS, aspiration, pneumonia, and fresh tracheostomy
• Floating required within scope of practice as needed

Requirements

• RRT certification and BLS required
• ACCS certification preferred
• Minimum 4 years of experience required; candidates with 2+ years will be considered
• VA state license required if applicable; pending license accepted if candidate holds an active license in another state and can obtain temporary VA license before start
• Epic EMR experience required
• Teaching hospital experience required
• Level II trauma experience required; Level I trauma experience preferred
• BSN preferred
• Two professional references required
• Copies of all required certifications required for consideration

Additional Information

• Provide respiratory therapy services including ventilator management, airway management, and pulmonary hygiene to critically ill adult patients
• Perform arterial blood gas draws and interpretation
• Administer aerosolized medications and manage various oxygen delivery devices
• Participate in chest physiotherapy including vest therapy
• Work as part of a critical care respiratory team within a teaching hospital environment
• First-time travelers will be considered
• Previous UVA employees must have a 1-year separation and leadership approval to return as permanent staff or internal travelers
• External travelers cannot exceed 365 total assignment days and are not eligible to return once this threshold is reached
• No radius or mileage restriction applies to this position
• Maximum 40 hours of RTO per 13-week contract period; all RTO must be disclosed at time of consideration
• Any vacation time planned between offer acceptance and start date must be disclosed to arrange an appropriate start date