Travel Respiratory Therapist - Registered RT/RRT

Travel Respiratory Therapist - Registered RT/RRTAmerican TravelerCharlottesville, Virginia, United StatesPosition ID: P-771029Position status: OpenAssignment type: travelShift: NightsLength (weeks): 13Openings: 1Start date: 2026-11-23T00:00:00.000Z$2,023.00/week (estimated advertised weekly pay)DescriptionAmerican Traveler is seeking a Respiratory Therapist (RRT) for a night shift position at a Level I/II trauma teaching hospital, requiring 4+ years of experience and RRT certification.Details13-week assignment in a teaching hospital setting with Trauma Level II experience required and Trauma Level I preferredNight shift, 3x12 hour shifts (19:00-7:00), 36 or 48 hours per weekEvery other weekend required, must work 2 of the 3 winter holidaysTravelers must float within their scope of practice as neededUses Epic EMRWorks in adult critical care and emergency department settingsManages ventilators including BiPAP, CPAP, SIMV, and IMV, along with various medication delivery systems and airway management devicesRequirementsActive RRT certification and BLS requiredVA state license required (license required if applicable); pending licenses accepted if in-hand by the Wednesday before start dateMinimum 4 years of experience required, though candidates with 2+ years will be consideredTeaching hospital and Trauma Level II experience requiredTrauma Level I experience preferredACCS certification preferredEpic charting experience requiredBSN preferredExperience with ventilator management, ABG interpretation, airway suctioning, and tracheostomy careTwo professional references requiredCopies of all required certifications required for considerationAdditional InformationProvide respiratory care including ventilator management, airway suctioning, and pulmonary hygiene for critically ill adult patientsPerform chest physiotherapy, arterial blood gas draws, and medication administration via nebulizer and inhalerAssist with intubation and extubation proceduresMaximum 40 hours of RTO per 13-week contract, with all RTO disclosed prior to submissionNo additional RTO approved after offer acceptanceAny pre-start vacation time between sign date and start date must be disclosed in advancePrevious UVA Health employees (permanent staff or travelers) must have a 1-year separation and leadership approval before returningExternal travelers cannot exceed 365 total assignment days and are not eligible to return once this threshold is reachedFirst-time travelers not accepted for this positionHours per week: 36Hours per shift: 12