Travel Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - $1,797 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Registered Respiratory Therapist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Start Date: 07/20/2026
• 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: Jul 20, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with 2+ years of hospital experience, including NICU experience, for a 13-week night shift travel assignment in Reston, VA.

Details

• Respiratory/Cardiopulmonary department within a hospital that includes an Adult ICU (24 beds), newly implemented CVICU (4 beds), PCU, Cath Lab, NICU (24 beds), Trauma, and Medical floors
• Patient caseload of approximately 20–30 patient procedures per RCP per 12-hour shift
• Equipment used includes Servo I, Servo U, 980 ventilators, Radiometer ABL90 ABG analyzers, V60 & Hamilton C1 BiPAP, and ResMed AirCurve 10 home CPAP
• Documentation system: Meditech Expanse
• Night shift: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM, three 12-hour shifts per week
• May float to all areas of the department, but not in a charge capacity
• Facility holds CAP & JCAHO accreditation for its ABG Lab

Requirements

• RRT credential required; CRT accepted
• Virginia state license required (if applicable)
• Current certifications required: ACLS, NRP, and PALS (AHA or ARC accepted; no certifications may expire within the first 30 days of the assignment start)
• Minimum 2 years of full-time hospital experience in critical care (adult)
• NICU experience required
• Proficiency in ventilator management, emergency airway care, CPAP/BiPAP, high flow therapy, standard aerosolized medications, arterial punctures, A-lines, and 12-lead EKG
• Must have active experience within the last 6 months in the role being applied for
• No gaps in work history of 90 days or more in the past 12 months
• US SSN and date of birth required for consideration — no Canadian SSNs accepted
• One professional reference required (two required for candidates from Florida or Missouri)
• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility — local candidates are not eligible

Additional Information

• Advanced skills preferred include HFOV, NICU patient care, and trauma experience
• Responsibilities include ventilator management, emergency airway care, CPAP/BiPAP therapy, high flow therapy, aerosol medication delivery, arterial punctures, A-line management, and 12-lead EKGs
• Close-knit team with many long-tenured staff members; strong collaboration with critical care physicians and nurses
• Recently expanded NICU services and growing trauma program
• Modern, well-maintained equipment throughout the department
• Caribbean blue scrubs required

American Traveler Job ID #P-728794. 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.