Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - $1,570 to $1,770 per week in Newport News, VA

Registered Respiratory Therapist
Location: Newport News, VA
Agency: Jackson HealthPros
Pay: $1,570 to $1,770 per week
Shift Information: Nights - 3 days x 12 hours
Contract Duration: 52 Weeks
Start Date: 8/10/2026

About the Position

We’re hiring an experienced Respiratory Therapist for a local healthcare provider where you’ll be responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating the treatment, care, and needs of patients with breathing disorders

Minimum Requirements:

• Associate or bachelor’s degree from a Respiratory Therapy or Cardiopulmonary Science program
• Current state license in good standing with the State License Board
• One year experience as an RRT
• BLS certification
• ACLS certification
• Experience operating invasive and non-invasive ventilatory equipment, oxygen and aerosol devices, and nebulizer devices
• Experience performing 12-Lead EKG and basic arrhythmia recognition
• Experience with arterial puncture
• Experience with endotracheal tube insertion and removal via free hand technique and/or video laryngoscope system
• Experience monitoring and managing mechanical ventilation equipment

Assignment Details

• 48 scheduled hours per week

Apply now and one of our recruiters will reach out with the details to see if this is the right fit for you.

Benefits Designed for Travelers

We deeply value your commitment to improving the lives of others, that’s why we offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package starting your first day.

• Weekly, On-Time Pay because that's how it should be
• Full Medical Benefits & 401k Matching Plan
• 24/7 Recruiter: Your main point of contact available by text, phone or email
• Competitive Referral Bonuses
• 100% Paid Housing Available
• Travel & License Reimbursement

Impacting Patient Care Nationwide

As a health professional with Jackson HealthPros, you get the flexibility, stability and growth you need with the satisfaction of impacting communities nationwide. Choose from a variety of career options including direct hire, temp-to-hire, and travel contracts in cities coast to coast. Get full-time pay, benefits, and relocation assistance (at no cost to you) in travel contracts that give you the freedom to explore, with the stability of a full-time job. Find your perfect match with ProVenture, our AI enhanced career app designed for health professionals.

Location Highlights

Newport News offers access to the Virginia Living Museum and Newport News Park, one of the largest municipal parks in the country with more than 7,000 acres. The city sits along the James River and is about 15 miles from Colonial Williamsburg, offering a mix of waterfront living and historic attractions. Huntington Park features river views and beach access, while The Mariners' Museum and Park includes more than 550 acres of trails and green space. Norfolk International Airport is about 25 miles away, and nearby Interstate 64 provides regional access across Hampton Roads.

EEO Statement

Jackson Healthcare and its family of companies are an EEO/AA Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all of our associates.