Respiratory Therapist (RRT) – Emergency Department
Roanoke, VA
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) travel job in Roanoke, VA — Night Shift at a Level I Trauma Center. RRT required, 2+ years critical care experience, EPIC charting, and ACLS/BLS. Join our team as a travel respiratory therapist in Virginia.

Job Details

• Assignment Type: Travel Contract (Respiratory Therapist travel job)
• Location: Roanoke, VA (zip code 24014) — Blue Ridge Mountains; Virginia respiratory therapy jobs
• Setting: Hospital – Adult Critical Care (ICU), Emergency Department (ER/ED), Neurotrauma, Cardiovascular, Medical/Surgical ICU; Level I Trauma Center
• Start Date: May 18, 2026
• End Date: August 17, 2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Shift: Night Shift – 3x12-hour nights (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM)
• Hours per Week: 36
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,630 – $1,750
• Charting / EMR: EPIC (EPIC experience required)
• Weekend/Holiday: Weekend shifts required (may be every other weekend or 6 shifts per 6-week block); must work at least one holiday during the contract

Job Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of recent critical care experience in a high-volume ER, ICU, or Level I Trauma Center (critical care respiratory therapist)
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential from the NBRC (CRT not accepted)
• Active Virginia Respiratory Care Practitioner license (pending license accepted with temporary authorization)
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required
• EPIC charting experience required
• COVID-19 and seasonal flu vaccines required (medical/religious exemptions considered)
• First-time travelers accepted; 1 year travel experience preferred
• Must reside at least 100 miles from facility (local candidates not accepted)

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality respiratory care to adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients across critical care areas
• Manage invasive and non-invasive ventilators (Servo I, Servo U, V-60 BiPAP, Optiflow, iNOvent, LTV1200) and perform ventilator liberation and weaning protocols
• Administer aerosolized therapies and medication delivery systems (mask, trach, MDI, Medihaler)
• Interpret arterial blood gases (ABGs), perform ABG analysis, and troubleshoot high-pressure/low-pressure ventilator alarms
• Perform advanced airway management: intubation support, extubation, oral/nasal airway placement, suctioning, sputum collection, and tracheostomy care
• Set up and manage oxygen therapy, high-flow nasal cannula (HFNC), and nebulizer treatments
• Float within skillset to support ED, neurotrauma, cardiovascular, and medical/surgical units as needed
• Document respiratory care interventions accurately and timely in EPIC
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient respiratory outcomes in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment

Apply now to be considered for this travel respiratory therapist opportunity in Roanoke, VA. Submit your resume today or contact our recruiter to learn more about this RRT night shift travel job. Join our healthcare team and advance your respiratory therapy career in Virginia.

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