Emergency Department Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
Roanoke, VA
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

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

Position Overview

Seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with critical care experience to work in a high-volume Emergency Room at a Level 1 Trauma Center. The role involves caring for adult patients, including neurotrauma, cardiovascular, and medical/surgical ICU cases.

Schedule

• Shifts: 3 shifts of 12 hours each (7 PM – 7 AM)
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend or 6 weekend shifts within a 6-week block
• Holiday Requirement: Must work one holiday per 13-week contract
• Call-off Policy: Allowed 1 call-off shift per 2 weeks
• Floating: May be required to float within skillset

Required Qualifications

• Valid Respiratory Therapist license in Virginia
• Respiratory Therapist with at least 1 year of experience
• Respiratory Therapist experience within the last year

Unit Details

• Patient Ratio: 1:25
• Patient Population: Adolescents, adults, and geriatrics
• Protocols: Robust Assess and Treat protocol with ventilator management and liberation policy
• Equipment: Servo I, Servo U, V-60 BiPAP, Optiflow heated high flow, iNO with the iNOvent, and LTV1200

Documentation & Compliance Requirements

• I-9 or attestation
• Valid Driver’s License/State ID with address verification (must meet radius criteria)
• E-Verify or attestation
• 7-year background check (covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years)
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start and updated for renewals
• Education verification including transcript/diploma for RRTs
• Physical exam within 1 year confirming freedom from communicable diseases
• Fit test within 1 year, updated annually
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year, updated annually
• Drug screening (10-panel) within 30 days of start
• Required immunizations or proof of immunity: Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella
• Flu vaccination or signed declination form during flu season
• 2 clinical references required
• Skills checklist updated annually
• Completion of orientation and compliance documents prior to start

Additional Notes

• EPIC charting experience required
• Locals are not accepted for this travel contract
• All scheduling requests must be submitted with application
• Must be willing to work in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment

This opportunity is ideal for Respiratory Therapists with strong critical care skills looking to gain experience in a Level 1 Trauma Center setting on a travel contract basis.