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

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) – Travel night shift in Roanoke, VA. Level I Trauma Center role in ICU/ER providing advanced critical care and ventilator management.

Join an elite team as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) in a dynamic hospital setting in Roanoke, VA (24014). This travel respiratory therapist job is an exciting opportunity to work in a high-acuity environment at a Level I Trauma Center, serving a diverse patient population and utilizing advanced respiratory technology. Roanoke, nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains, offers a vibrant downtown, outdoor recreation, and a welcoming community—making it a fantastic place to live and work during your assignment.

Job Details

• Location: Roanoke, VA 24014 (Roanoke, Virginia)
• Job Title: Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) / Travel RT
• Assignment Type: Travel Contract (Travel Respiratory Therapist)
• Setting: Hospital – Adult Critical Care, Emergency Department (ER), Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
• Start Date: May 11, 2026
• End Date: August 10, 2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Shift: Nights, 3 x 12-hour shifts (7:00pm – 7:00am)
• Hours per Week: 36
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,630 – $1,750 (competitive travel respiratory therapist pay)
• Charting: EPIC (Electronic Health Record)
• Weekend/Holiday: Weekend and holiday coverage required (at least 1 holiday per contract)

Job Requirements / Qualifications

• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) — CRT not accepted
• Minimum 1 year recent critical care experience as an RRT in a high-volume ER or Level I Trauma Center (adult critical care/ICU experience preferred)
• Active or pending Virginia Respiratory Care Practitioner license (temporary authorization available for out-of-state candidates)
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications
• Proficiency with EPIC charting system
• COVID-19 and seasonal flu vaccinations required (medical/religious exemptions considered)
• Travel experience preferred; first-time travel respiratory therapists are welcome

Primary Responsibilities

• Provide advanced respiratory care to adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients in critical care, ER, and ICU settings
• Manage mechanical ventilation and ventilator support (ventilator management, weaning, troubleshooting high-pressure alarms; experience with BiPAP, CPAP, HFNC, Optiflow)
• Operate advanced respiratory devices including Servo I/U, V-60 BiPAP, Optiflow, iNOvent, and LTV1200
• Interpret arterial blood gases (ABGs) and implement appropriate respiratory interventions
• Perform airway management: intubation support, extubation, oral/nasal airway placement, suctioning, sputum collection, and tracheostomy care
• Administer aerosol and medication delivery systems (mask, trach, MDI, Medihaler) and deliver respiratory medications (e.g., albuterol, ipratropium, combivent, inhaled steroids, racemic epinephrine, inhaled Flolan)
• Set up and manage oxygen therapy and nebulizer systems (handheld, T-piece, trach collar, ultrasonic nebulizers)
• Participate in Assess and Treat protocols and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams (physicians, nurses, respiratory therapy colleagues)
• Float to other units within scope of practice as needed to support hospital staffing

Why Apply

• Opportunity to work in a Level I Trauma Center and gain high-acuity critical care experience
• Competitive weekly pay for travel respiratory therapists
• Licensure support available (temporary authorization for out-of-state RRTs)
• Supportive interdisciplinary team and access to advanced respiratory equipment

Ready to take the next step as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)? Apply now with your resume/CV and NBRC credential. Join our healthcare team today and make a meaningful impact in Roanoke, VA.

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