Registered Respiratory Therapist - Neuro Diagnostics
Charlottesville, VA
American Traveler
4x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 4x12hrs
• Hours: 48 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 II trauma teaching hospital, requiring 2+ years of experience and BLS/RRT certification.

Details

• Night shift, 4x12 hours (19:00-7:00)
• 36 or 48 hours per week
• Every other weekend and every other holiday required
• Must work 2 out of 3 winter holidays
• Epic EMR experience required
• Teaching hospital and Level II trauma center setting
• Level I trauma experience preferred

Requirements

• RRT certification required
• BLS required
• ACLS preferred
• ACCS preferred
• Minimum 2+ years of experience required (4 years preferred)
• Teaching hospital experience required
• Level II trauma experience required
• Level I trauma experience preferred
• Epic EMR experience required
• BSN preferred
• VA state license required if applicable
• Must hold another state license to be eligible for a temporary VA license
• Nursys verification required
• Two professional references required

Additional Information

• Work within Adult Critical Care and Emergency Department settings
• Manage ventilator settings including BiPAP, CPAP, SIMV, and weaning from mechanical ventilation
• Perform airway management procedures including intubation assist, extubation, and suctioning
• Administer aerosolized and inhaled medications including Albuterol, Atrovent, and inhaled steroids
• Care for patients with ARDS, aspiration, pneumonia, and fresh tracheostomy
• Perform chest physiotherapy, arterial blood gas draws and interpretation, and tracheostomy care
• Float within scope of practice as needed
• 52-week assignment length
• Maximum 40 hours RTO per 13-week contract, with no additional RTO approved after offer acceptance
• Disclose any vacation time between sign date and start date
• Previous UVA Health staff or travelers must have 1-year separation and leadership approval before returning
• External travelers cannot exceed 365 total assignment days
• Facility maintains a 50-mile radius restriction for certain specialty units