Travel Respiratory Therapist Registered Respiratory Therapist Job

Job Description

Job Description

Overview
Respiratory Therapist, Registered Respiratory Therapist specialty, is available for a travel temporary assignment in Norfolk, Virginia. The start date is 08/03/2026, for a 13-week contract. You’ll earn between $1,616 and $1,648 per week, with guaranteed hours of 35 per week. The shift is a night schedule, consisting of 3x12-hour shifts (approximately 18:30 to 07:00). This assignment occurs in a skilled nursing setting and is posted by Healthforce Healthcare LLC.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $1,616 – $1,648 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 35 hours per week
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: Night, 12-hour shifts (3x12)
- Start date: 08/03/2026
- Work setting: Skilled nursing facility

Responsibilities
- Assess, plan, implement, and monitor respiratory therapy interventions per physician orders and patient needs
- Administer inhalation therapies, pulse oximetry, aerosolized medications, and airway clearance techniques
- Operate, troubleshoot, and calibrate respiratory care equipment (including ventilator support when indicated) and document results
- Assess patient response to therapy; adjust treatment plans in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team
- Maintain accurate charting and documentation in the patient record; report significant changes promptly
- Provide education to patients and family members on respiratory care, airway clearance techniques, and equipment use

Requirements
- Active license as a Respiratory Therapist in Virginia (RRT or CRT eligible per state regulations)
- Graduation from an accredited respiratory care program (associate degree or higher)
- Certification: BLS (basic life support) required; additional advanced certifications as applicable
- Prior respiratory therapy experience; SNF or long-term care setting experience preferred
- Ability to work night shift in a skilled nursing environment and to perform duties that may include 12-hour shifts

Benefits and Support
- Dedicated recruiter and 24/7 travel support throughout the assignment
- Credentialing and onboarding assistance to facilitate a smooth start
- Travel coordination and housing resources to support relocation, if applicable
- Nationwide assignments provide broader placement opportunities
- Ongoing assignment support and opportunity to extend or transition to additional openings

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Please note: Pay rates and guaranteed hours are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and confirmed hours will be discussed during the hiring process.

About Healthforce

Healthforce is a nationwide travel healthcare staffing agency connecting travel nurses and allied health professionals with high-quality contract assignments across the United States.

We specialize in placing clinicians in travel nursing jobs , allied health travel assignments , and local contract opportunities in hospitals, long-term care facilities, and outpatient settings. Whether you are an experienced traveler or taking your first assignment, Healthforce provides the support and opportunities you need to succeed.

Travel Nursing and Allied Health Opportunities Nationwide

Healthforce partners with healthcare facilities across the country to offer a wide range of opportunities for nurses and allied professionals.

• Travel RN jobs in Med Surg, ICU, ER, LTC, and more
• Allied health travel jobs including CT Tech, Rad Tech, PT, OT, Respiratory, and more
• Local contract and per diem opportunities
• Short-term and 13-week travel assignments

Our goal is simple: match you with the right assignment, in the right location, at the right pay.

What Makes Healthforce Different

We know that travel healthcare professionals have options. That is why we focus on delivering a better experience at every step of the process.

• Competitive weekly pay packages with transparent breakdowns
• Fast credentialing support to help you get submitted quickly
• Dedicated recruiters who stay with you from submission to start
• 24/7 support while you are on assignment
• Nationwide job access across multiple specialties and care settings

We do not just place you in a job. We help you build a sustainable travel healthcare career.

Built for Travel Nurses and Allied Professionals

Healthforce is designed around the needs of today’s travel healthcare workforce. We make it easier for clinicians to move quickly, stay informed, and access strong opportunities across the country.

• Quick submissions to open jobs
• Access to multiple job options at once
• Flexible assignment locations
• Ongoing support throughout your contract

Whether you are searching for your next assignment or planning your first travel job, our team is here to help you move forward with confidence.

Start Your Next Travel Assignment

Healthforce is actively hiring travel nurses and allied healthcare professionals for assignments nationwide.

Apply today to connect with a recruiter and explore current travel nursing and allied health job opportunities.

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