Registered Respiratory Therapist
Newport News, VA
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

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

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) for a night shift position at a Level II trauma center acute care hospital, requiring 3+ years of experience.

Details

• Acute care hospital setting with coverage in ICU, ED, Med-Surg, and NICU (if experienced)
• Level II trauma center with 3 ICUs
• Staffing of 7-10 RTs depending on census
• Night shift, 3x12 hour shifts, 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM
• Floating may be requested based on facility needs
• EPIC charting system experience required

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of respiratory therapy experience required
• Specialty experience within the last year required for all units
• BLS and ACLS certification required through the American Heart Association (AHA)
• RRT or CRT certification required
• PALS certification preferred, required if covering pediatric areas
• NRP certification preferred, required if covering NICU
• Trauma Level I and Level II experience preferred
• License required if applicable
• EPIC EMR experience required
• Skilled in ventilator management including BiPAP, CPAP, and weaning from mechanical ventilation
• Experience with airway management including intubation, extubation, and tracheostomy care
• Experience with ABG interpretation and nebulizer treatments
• Experience with oxygen therapy including high flow nasal cannula and trach collar

Additional Information

• Provide respiratory therapy care across adult critical care, emergency department, and NICU settings
• Administer respiratory medications and manage mechanical ventilation
• Perform airway suctioning, sputum specimen collection, and tracheostomy management
• Prior perm employees must have a 6-month gap before being eligible for travel assignments
• RTO should be kept to a minimum, with no more than 7 days total and no calendar week off requested during the assignment
• Local candidates accepted at the same base rate