Respiratory Therapist
South Hill, VA
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 23, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 2

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) for a night shift position requiring Epic EMR experience and at least 3 years of respiratory therapy experience.

Details

• Night shift, 3x12-hour shifts from 19:00 to 07:00
• Covers adult critical care, emergency department, and NICU settings
• Provides care for patients with ARDS, aspiration, COVID, cystic fibrosis, fresh tracheostomy, and pneumonia
• Performs airway management including intubation assist, extubation, and suctioning
• Manages ventilators including BiPAP, CPAP, and troubleshooting high pressure alarms
• Administers medications via aerosol, MDI, and nebulizer delivery systems
• Epic charting system required, no exceptions
• Candidates will float within scope if needed
• Call requirements to be discussed during interview

Requirements

• Active RRT or CRT certification required (license required if applicable)
• Minimum 3 years of respiratory therapy experience
• BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications required
• NRP and PALS certifications preferred
• Prior travel assignment experience required
• VA state license or compact license required in hand at time of submission
• BSN preferred
• Epic charting experience required
• Community hospital experience preferred
• 2 professional references required
• Must have graduated from an accredited respiratory therapy program (ACEN or CCNE)

Additional Information

• Performs chest physiotherapy, ABG draws, and interpretation of arterial blood gases
• Assists with high-risk deliveries and neonatal/pediatric respiratory procedures
• Collects sputum specimens and manages tracheostomy care
• Participates in facility-assigned learning modules during orientation week
• Facility maintains a natural nail policy
• Facility is a drug, tobacco, and smoke-free workplace
• ER and Psych candidates must undergo fingerprinting per Virginia Code 37.1-183.3, with a 15-20 business day turnaround before starting
• Background checks will be reviewed by the facility
• Returning travelers and permanent staff must have a 6-12 month break before being eligible to return
• Time-off requests must be submitted at the time of application; no time off granted during the first week of assignment, and holidays are not guaranteed off
• Local candidates accepted at the same base rate with no radius restrictions
• First-time travelers may not be considered for this position due to travel experience requirement