Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist
Falls Church, VA
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs

Travel Respiratory Therapist (RRT/CRT) opportunity in Falls Church, VA 22042 — 13-week night shift contract focused on PICU and NICU respiratory care. RRT or CRT, BLS, NRP, and PALS required.

Overview

Join a dynamic healthcare team in Falls Church, Virginia (Northern Virginia / Washington, D.C. area) delivering specialized pediatric and neonatal respiratory care. This 13-week travel RT contract places you in a state-of-the-art hospital supporting critically ill infants and children. Falls Church (zip code 22042) offers a vibrant community, great amenities, and easy access to Washington, D.C., making it a desirable location for travel respiratory therapists and other healthcare professionals.

Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1820 - $1950
• Location: Falls Church, VA 22042 (Northern Virginia / Washington, D.C. area)
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks (April 20, 2026 – July 18, 2026)
• Shift: 12-hour nights (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM)
• Hours per Week: 36
• Weekend Expectations: 6 weekend shifts per 6-week schedule
• Holiday Expectations: 1 major, 1 minor holiday
• Clinical Setting: Pediatric ICU (PICU) and Neonatal ICU (NICU)
• Epic Access: Provided (Epic EMR experience preferred)
• Scrubs: Charcoal Gray or Pewter

Job Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of respiratory care experience in PICU and NICU settings (pediatric/neonatal focus; not general PEDS)
• Valid Virginia Respiratory Therapist License (RRT or CRT accepted)
• Required certifications: BLS, NRP, and PALS
• Ability to float to general care assignments as needed
• Strong clinical skills in ventilator management and neonatal/pediatric airway support
• Comfortable working independently in a fast-paced hospital environment and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams

Key Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality respiratory care to neonatal and pediatric patients in PICU and NICU units
• Perform ventilator management, airway management, CPAP/high-flow therapy, and neonatal resuscitation support
• Manage workload according to RVU allocation (580 minutes assigned per 720-minute shift)
• Complete department orientation, clinical shadowing, and independent assignments as part of the onboarding process
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other allied health professionals to optimize patient outcomes
• Maintain accurate documentation and charting using the Epic EMR system
• Adhere to hospital protocols, safety standards, and infection control practices

This travel respiratory therapist role is ideal for experienced RRTs/CRTs seeking pediatric and neonatal critical care experience in the Virginia travel RT market. Competitive weekly pay and Epic access are provided. Apply now to be considered for this Falls Church, VA travel RT position and join our healthcare team today.

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