Respiratory Therapist – Emergency/Trauma
Roanoke, VA
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Respiratory Therapist (RRT) – Adults

Location

• Roanoke, Virginia

Employment Type

• Travel/Contract

Contract Length

• Approximately 13 weeks

Shift Details

• Night shift: 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM)
• Option for 4 shifts per week available upon request
• Weekend requirement: Every other weekend or 6 weekend shifts within a 6-week block
• Must work one holiday per 13-week contract

Required Qualifications

• Valid Respiratory Care Practitioner license in Virginia
• Minimum of 1 year of Respiratory Care Practitioner experience, including experience within the last year
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
• Critical care experience
• Experience working with Level 1 Trauma patients
• Experience with Epic electronic health record system

Experience Requirements

• Must have critical care experience to work in a high-volume Emergency Room (Level 1 Trauma Center)
• Experience with neurotrauma, cardiovascular services, and medical/surgical ICU patients
• Prior travel experience preferred but not required; first-time travelers accepted

Clinical Skills

• Proficient in aerosol and medication delivery systems (mask, trach, MDI, Medihaler)
• Skilled in administering medications including Albuterol, Atrovent, Combivent, Flovent, Pulmicort, Mucomyst, racemic epinephrine, inhaled Flolan, inhaled steroids, bicarbonate, and lidocaine
• Competent in arterial blood gas (ABG) interpretation and ventilator management (BiPAP, CPAP, HFNC, flow-by, troubleshooting high-pressure alarms, weaning from mechanical ventilation)
• Airway management skills: extubation, oral/nasal airway placement, suctioning, sputum collection, tracheostomy care
• Proficient in oxygen therapy and nebulizer setups (handheld, T-piece, trach collar, ultrasonic)

Unit and Patient Population

• Patient ratio approximately 1:25
• Serves adolescents, adults, and geriatrics
• Robust Assess and Treat protocols with ventilator management and liberation policies
• Equipment used includes Servo I, Servo U, V-60 BiPAP, Optiflow heated high flow, inhaled nitric oxide (iNO) with iNOvent, and LTV1200 ventilators
• Floating within skillset required

Required Documentation and Compliance

• I-9 or attestation
• Valid Driver’s License/State ID with address verification (must be more than 100 miles from facility to qualify as travel)
• E-Verify or attestation
• 7-year background check covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years (not required annually unless break in assignments over 30 days)
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start and updated for contract 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 (not required for students)
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year, updated annually
• Required immunizations or positive titers: Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 30 days of start
• Two clinical references required
• Completed employment application/resume
• Annual skills checklist update
• Photo for badge (professional, plain background, no selfies or filters)
• Completion of facility-specific compliance and confidentiality agreements within 48 hours of signing
• Orientation Safety Manual review and acknowledgment prior to start

Additional Notes

• Facility allows calling off 1 shift per 2 weeks
• Locals are not accepted due to radius restrictions
• Candidates must submit all scheduling requests with application
• Candidates must work in a high-acuity environment with trauma and critical care patients

This position offers an opportunity to work in a Level 1 Trauma Center with a diverse patient population and advanced respiratory care technology. It is ideal for experienced RRTs with critical care skills seeking a travel contract in Virginia.