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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 16, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Respiratory Therapist with 3+ years of experience for a 13-week night shift assignment in an acute care hospital setting.

Details

• Acute care setting covering Inpatient (MS, PCU, ICU), ER, Rehab, PACU, SNF, Endo, Cath Lab, SDS, and Outpatient areas
• Patient population includes adults, pediatrics, and neonates (excluding NICU, ER, or Peds-specific settings)
• Average 90-100 treatments per day
• Uses Cerner EMR
• Equipment includes Puritan Bennett 840 ventilators, BiPAP V60's, and High Flow-Airvo 2's
• 12-hour night shifts: 6:30p-6:30a or Mid Shift 2:15p-10:45p (5x8s per week)
• 4-week rotating schedule with no self-scheduling; scheduling requests for RTO accommodated
• Works every other weekend per schedule
• Holiday rotation required per 4-week rotating schedule
• No call or standby requirements
• No floating requirements
• Assists with intubations only; does not perform independently
• 1-3 shifts of unit-specific orientation with a preceptor as needed

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of experience preferred
• RRT or CRT (grandfathered candidates accepted per WV Board of Respiratory) required
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required
• License required if applicable
• WV CARES clearance required prior to start
• Must live within 50-mile radius of facility
• Driver's license copy required for consideration

Additional Information

• Perform floor duties including breathing treatments, ABGs, and capillary sticks for I-Stats
• Manage respiratory equipment; no EKG duties required
• Work alongside a Supervisor/Director Monday-Friday and Charge RTs on other shifts
• Never the sole RT in-house during a shift
• No in-house Hospitalist or Intensivist coverage 24/7
• Teal scrub color required; acceptable scrub pattern shirts permitted
• First-time travelers will be considered
• Returning travelers must have a 2-year break before reapplying to any WVU Medicine location
• Cumulative travel assignments within WVU system limited to one year before requiring a 2-year break