Travel Respiratory Therapist - Registered RT/RRT

American Traveler is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist for a 13-week night shift assignment at a Level I/II trauma teaching hospital, requiring 4+ years of experience and Epic proficiency. Requirements RRT and BLS certifications required ACLS and ACCS certifications preferred Minimum 4 years of experience required; candidates with 2+ years may be considered Teaching hospital experience required Trauma Level II experience required; Trauma Level I experience preferred Epic EMR experience required VA state license required (license required if applicable); pending license accepted if in-hand before start and candidate holds another active state license BSN preferred Experience with airway management, suctioning, chest physiotherapy, and ventilator weaning Two professional references required Responsibilities 13-week travel contract on the Respiratory/Neuro Diagnostics unit Night shift, 4x12-hour shifts from 19:00-7:00 Works 36 or 48 hours per week Every other weekend required Must work 2 of 3 winter holidays Cares for adult critical care and emergency department patients Manages ventilators including BiPAP, CPAP, SIMV, and IMV Performs bronchoscopy, tracheostomy care, and ABG collection Administers medications via aerosol, MDI, and nebulizer delivery systems Uses Epic EMR Floats within scope of practice as needed Provides respiratory care for patients with ARDS, aspiration, pneumonia, and fresh tracheostomy Performs intubation/extubation assistance and oxygen therapy management Works as part of a critical care and emergency department team Specialty-specific orientation modules completed during onboarding No additional RTO approved after offer acceptance; maximum 40 hours RTO per 13-week contract Any pre-start vacation time must be disclosed prior to submission Previous UVA staff or travelers must have 1-year separation and leadership approval before returning External travelers cannot exceed 365 total assignment days and are ineligible to return after reaching this limit First-time travelers will not be considered for this role No radius restriction for local candidates Benefits High Pay and Bonuses Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options 401(k) Plan Weekly Payroll Deposit Free Online CEUs Generous Housing Allowance Travel and Licensure Reimbursements Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy Traveler Rewards and Discounts Job ID: P-762693 Open Positions: 1 #J-18808-Ljbffr