Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist - $1,714 per week

GHR Healthcare is seeking a travel Registered Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in Henrico, Virginia.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Registered Respiratory Therapist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) – 13-Week Travel Contract | Henrico (Richmond), VA

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) – 13-week travel assignment, 12-hour night shifts in Henrico (Richmond), VA. Competitive weekly pay for experienced ICU respiratory therapists. Apply now for this travel RT job in Virginia.

Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,380 – $1,480
• Position: Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) / Travel Respiratory Therapist
• Setting: Hospital – Capital Division (Adult ICU / Acute Care)
• Location: Henrico, VA (Richmond Area) – Zip: 23229 — Virginia respiratory therapy jobs
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks (April 27, 2026 – July 27, 2026)
• Shift: 12-hour Nights (19:00 – 07:00)
• Hours per Week: 36
• Schedule: Rotating weekends required; on-call preferred (one 24-hour shift every 5–6 weeks)
• Dress Code: Navy blue scrubs

Qualifications & Job Requirements

• Current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential
• Active Virginia state respiratory license
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications
• Minimum 1 year of ICU experience as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) in a hospital setting is strictly required. Candidates without ICU respiratory therapist experience will not be considered.
• Proficiency with Meditech EMR or similar electronic medical record systems
• Strong skills in mechanical ventilation, ventilator management, and weaning protocols
• Ability to obtain and analyze arterial blood gases (ABGs) and operate blood gas machines
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced acute care environment and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive respiratory care across hospital units including adult ICU and acute care — typical duties for hospital respiratory therapists
• Perform ventilator setup, management, troubleshooting, and protocol-driven weaning
• Administer and monitor therapies: nebulizers, BIPAP/CPAP, oxygen delivery systems, and advanced airway management
• Obtain, interpret, and document arterial blood gases (ABGs); operate blood gas analyzers
• Complete 20–25 treatments per round while maintaining patient safety and appropriate patient ratios
• Accurately document care in Meditech EMR and communicate respiratory status updates to the care team
• Participate in rotating weekends and scheduled on-call duties

Why Join This Travel RT Opportunity

• Work in a large hospital within the Richmond metro area with diverse ICU exposure
• Competitive weekly pay for experienced RRTs and travel respiratory therapists
• Experience Richmond — convenient access to parks, dining, and city amenities while on assignment
• Supportive interdisciplinary team and opportunities to expand critical care skills

Apply now to join our healthcare team as a Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) in Henrico, VA. Submit your resume and active license information to be considered for this Richmond-area respiratory therapy job. Join our team and advance your respiratory therapy career!

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

GHR Healthcare Job ID #476585. 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: Hospital

About GHR Healthcare

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