Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - Neuro Diagnostics
Charlottesville, VA
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Dec 7, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) for a night shift position at a Level II trauma teaching hospital, requiring 4+ years of experience.

Details

• Respiratory/Neuro Diagnostics department within an adult critical care and emergency department setting
• Night shift schedule, 3x12-hour shifts (7:00 PM - 7:00 AM)
• Every other weekend required
• Must work 2 of the 3 winter holidays
• 36 or 48 hours per week
• 13-week contract length
• Floating required within scope of practice as needed
• Epic EMR experience required

Requirements

• RRT certification and BLS required
• ACLS and ACCS certifications preferred
• Minimum 4 years of experience required; candidates with 2+ years will be considered
• Teaching hospital experience required
• Trauma Level II experience required; Trauma Level I experience preferred
• Epic EMR experience required
• VA state license required; license pending accepted if candidate holds another active state license to obtain temporary licensure before start
• BSN preferred
• Two professional references required
• License required if applicable

Additional Information

• Provide respiratory care including ventilator management, airway management, and pulmonary hygiene for critically ill adult patients
• Manage patients with ARDS, aspiration, pneumonia, and fresh tracheostomy care
• Perform bronchoscopy support, arterial blood gas draws and interpretation, and chest physiotherapy
• Administer a range of inhaled medications and manage various oxygen delivery and ventilation devices
• Maximum 40 hours of RTO permitted per 13-week contract, with all time off disclosed prior to offer acceptance
• No additional RTO approved after offer acceptance
• Any vacation time between sign date and start date must be disclosed to coordinate an appropriate start date
• Previous UVA Health employees must have a 1-year separation and leadership approval before returning as a traveler
• External travelers cannot exceed 365 total assignment days and are not eligible to return after reaching this limit
• No radius or local candidate restrictions apply to this unit
• First-time travelers are not accepted for this role