Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
Fredericksburg, Virginia
Mary Washington Hospital

Job Opportunity: Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Location: Fredericksburg, Virginia
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks (approximately 3 months)
Start Date: ASAP
Shift: Night shift
Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend plus every other holiday
On Call: Potential mandatory on-call, approximately 2 shifts per month
Floating: Required to float within scope to ER, Adult ICU Stepdown, pediatric unit, and adult floors as needed

Job Description

• Position requires an RRT who can work in NICU and adult units, including ER and ICU stepdown.
• Assignments will vary in acuity; this is not a NICU-only role.
• Must be able to provide care across adult critical care, emergency department, pediatric, and neonatal intensive care settings.
• Responsibilities include airway management, medication administration, arterial blood gas (ABG) draws and analysis, oxygen therapy, suctioning, pulmonary toileting, BiPAP, CPAP, and nebulizer treatments.
• Experience with aerosol, bronchial hygiene, lung inflation therapies, and level 2 trauma care preferred.
• Attendance at monthly department meetings is required (or acknowledgment of meeting minutes if not working).

Required Qualifications

• Valid Respiratory Therapist license in Virginia
• Minimum 2 years of Respiratory Therapist experience, including experience within the last year
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Preferred Qualifications

• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification
• Experience in NICU, ER, and adult ICU settings

Work Environment

• Short-term acute care hospital with Level II Trauma Center designation
• Total staffed beds: 431
• Electronic health record system: Epic
• Night shift position with floating responsibilities across multiple units

Additional Requirements

• Must be able to work every other weekend and holiday as scheduled
• Potential for mandatory on-call shifts (approximately 2 per month)
• Must attend or acknowledge monthly department meetings
• Locals accepted; block scheduling at manager's discretion

Compliance and Documentation

• Background check including criminal, education, and driving records as applicable
• Verification of highest degree and licensure primary source verification
• Physical exam within 1 year prior to start
• Drug screening within 30 days prior to start
• Immunizations and health screenings including TB test, flu vaccination (or approved exemption), and others as required
• Fit mask (N95) certification and annual updates
• Completion of facility-specific orientation, competency exams, and training modules as required
• References: 2 required from supervisors or managers within the last 2 years (outside of this facility if previously employed here)
• Employment application and work history verification (minimum 2 years)

Notes

• First-time travelers are accepted for this position.
• The role requires flexibility to float across multiple units including NICU, adult ICU, ER, and pediatric units.
• Night shift responsibilities include advanced respiratory therapies and trauma care.
• Attendance and acknowledgment of department meetings are mandatory.
• Facility-specific onboarding and compliance documents must be completed prior to start.

This position is ideal for experienced Respiratory Therapists seeking a travel contract with diverse critical care exposure in a Level II Trauma Center environment.