Registered Respiratory Therapist (Adult/Neuro Diagnostics)
Fredericksburg, VA
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Respiratory / Neuro Diagnostics (RRT Adult)

Location: Fredericksburg, Virginia
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Position for Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with adult patient focus.
• Must be able to float to Emergency Room (ER) and Adult ICU Stepdown units.
• Minimum 4 years of experience required, including charge experience.
• Mandatory on-call requirement: 3 shifts every 6 weeks.
• Weekend requirement: every other weekend plus every other holiday.
• Night shift duties include aerosol, bronchial hygiene, lung inflation therapies, arterial blood gas draw and analysis, CPAP/BiPAP management.
• Experience preferred in NICU, ED, adult ICU, and level 2 trauma.
• Work setting: Adult critical care, ER, community hospital.
• No block scheduling allowed.
• Locals accepted.
• Return to office (RTO) restrictions at manager’s discretion.

Required Certifications and Licenses

• BLS (Basic Life Support) – AHA provider card required.
• CRTT (Certified Respiratory Therapist Technician).
• Virginia State License (VA License) – primary source verification required.
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) – AHA provider card required; 90-day window allowed to obtain after start date for travelers.
• 4+ years charge experience.

Preferred:

• RRT credential.

Required Skills and Experience

• Respiratory therapy experience including:

  • Airway management
  • Medication administration
  • Arterial Blood Gases (ABGs)
  • Oxygen therapy
  • Suctioning
  • Pulmonary toileting
  • BiPAP, CPAP, nebulizer treatments
• Experience in NICU, ED, adult ICU, and trauma preferred but not mandatory.
• Ability to float within scope to meet facility needs.

Work Environment

• Facility type: Short-Term Acute Care Hospital
• Level II Trauma Center
• Total staffed beds: 431
• Charting system: Epic

Scheduling and On-Call

• Mandatory on-call: 3 shifts per 6 weeks.
• Weekend shifts: every other weekend plus every other holiday.
• No block scheduling allowed.

Health and Compliance Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year prior to start.
• Fit mask (N95) documentation required and must be updated annually.
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray as applicable.
• Annual TB questionnaire if history of positive TB.
• Immunizations or proof of immunity required for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (series or declination)
  • Varicella
• Drug testing within 30 days prior to start.
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season (9/1 - 3/31).
• COVID-19 vaccination documentation required but vaccine not mandatory; declination accepted.

Documentation and Verification

• Background checks including lifetime criminal history, education verification, and federal/state checks required.
• Education verification required for highest degree.
• References: 2 required, including one from current year and one within last 2 years, from supervisors or equivalent.
• Employment application and work history verification (minimum 2 years) required.
• Skills checklist required for all clinical candidates.
• Facility-specific documents including code of conduct, confidentiality agreement, orientation packet, and job description must be signed prior to start.
• Completion of facility-required training modules (WorkRamp) may be required depending on role.

Additional Notes

• First-time travelers accepted.
• Candidates must attend or acknowledge monthly department meetings.
• Candidates must comply with all facility-specific policies and credentialing requirements.

This position offers an opportunity to work in a Level II Trauma Center with a diverse patient population requiring advanced respiratory care skills. Candidates must be experienced, flexible, and compliant with all licensure and health requirements.