Respiratory Therapist
Blacksburg, VA
PRIDE Health
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus
$1,720/weekOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- Weekly pay
- Holiday Pay
- Guaranteed Hours
- 401k retirement plan
- Cancelation protection
- Referral bonus
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
Description
Respiratory Therapist Travel Assignment
Overview
- Specialty: Respiratory Therapy
- Location: Blacksburg, Virginia
- Employment type: Travel
- Contract length: 13 weeks
- Hours per week: 36
- Shift schedule: 3 x 12-hour shifts, every other weekend
Required Qualifications
- Valid Registered Respiratory Therapist license in Virginia
- Registered Respiratory Therapist (2 years of experience)
- Registered Respiratory Therapist experience within the last year
- ACLS
- BLS
Preferred Qualifications
- PALS
- NRP
Unit Details
- Setting: Hospital respiratory therapy unit
- Equipment used: PB840s, 980s, Philips V60s, Hamilton C-1s
- Documentation system: MEDITECH
- Patient volume: 76 beds total, including ICU, step-down/CMU, med-surg, and ED coverage
Additional Notes
- The unit reports flexible scheduling and a highly engaged team culture.
- Outdoor recreation is available in the surrounding area.
Employer
PRIDE Health
59 nurses recommend working with PRIDE Health
PRIDE Health is the minority-owned healthcare recruitment division of Pride Global—an integrated human capital solutions and advisory firm. With our robust and abundant travel nursing and allied health employment options across the U.S., PRIDE Health will allow you to help change the way the world lives and heals as it connects you with the industry’s leading healthcare organizations.
Pride Global offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with preferred vendors.
About Blacksburg, VA
As a Travel Respiratory Therapist in Blacksburg, VA here's what you should know:- Blacksburg's cost of living is slightly lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.
- Average summer highs are around 82°F, while winter lows can drop to around 24°F.
- Short term rentals are available in Blacksburg, and they are relatively easy to find due to the presence of a large university in the area.
- Blacksburg is car-friendly, but public transportation options are limited.
- Most residents rely on personal vehicles for transportation.
- Blacksburg is a diverse community with a mix of age groups.
- Common health issues may include allergies due to the abundance of trees and pollen.
- There is a large population of travel nurses in the area due to the presence of a major university and medical facilities.
- Blacksburg offers a variety of restaurants, including local eateries and international cuisine.
- The city has a vibrant arts scene, with opportunities to explore music, theater, and visual arts.
- Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy hiking, biking, and water activities in the nearby Blue Ridge Mountains and New River Valley.
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