Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist - Respiratory & Neuro Diagnostics - $1,966 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel Registered Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in Fredericksburg, Virginia.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Registered Respiratory Therapist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Start Date: 06/30/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jun 30, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) for a night shift position at a Level II Trauma Center, with required experience in adult critical care, ER, and community hospital settings.

Details

• Short-term acute care hospital setting at a Level II Trauma Center with 431 staffed beds
• Adult respiratory therapy unit with float requirements to the ER and Adult ICU Stepdown units
• Experience with airway management, medication administration, ABGs, O2 therapy, suction, pulmonary toileting, BiPAP, CPAP, and nebulizers
• Provides aerosol, bronchial hygiene, and lung inflation therapies, as well as arterial blood gas draw and analysis, and CPAP/BiPAP implementation and management
• Night shift: 3x12-hour shifts, 19:00–07:30
• Every other weekend required, plus every other holiday
• Mandatory on-call required: 3 shifts per 6-week period
• Block scheduling is not available
• Charting via Epic
• Wine-colored scrubs required

Requirements

• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required (ACLS may be pending at start with a 90-day window to obtain)
• CRTT certification required
• RRT credential preferred
• Virginia (VA) state license required if applicable — proof of application accepted at submission alongside another state license (national license not accepted)
• Minimum experience required in adult critical care, ER, and community hospital settings
• NICU, ED, and adult ICU experience preferred, though experience in all areas is not required
• Level II Trauma Center experience preferred
• 2 professional references from a supervisor within the past 2 years
• Full 7-year work history with all gaps explained

Additional Information

• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Local candidates are accepted
• Time-off requests are subject to manager's discretion
• Attendance at monthly department meetings is expected when scheduled; if not working, candidates must review meeting minutes and send written acknowledgment to management
• All time-off and scheduling requests must be disclosed at the time of initial submission

American Traveler Job ID #P-716673. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel Respiratory Therapist - Registered RT/RRT

About American Traveler

With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.

With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.

American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.

With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.