Travel Respiratory Therapist - Registered RT/RRT

Travel Respiratory Therapist - Registered RT/RRT

American Traveler

Charlottesville, Virginia, United States

Position ID: P-752554

Position status: Open

Assignment type: travel

Shift: Nights

Length (weeks): 13

Openings: 1

Start date: 2026-10-12T00:00:00.000Z

$2,587.04/week (estimated advertised weekly pay)

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Respiratory Therapist (RRT) for a night shift assignment at a Level II trauma teaching hospital, requiring 4+ years of experience.

Details

• Respiratory/Neuro Diagnostics unit at a teaching hospital with Trauma Level I and Level II designations
• Adult critical care and emergency department settings
• Night shift, 4x12-hour shifts (7:00 PM-7:00 AM)
• 36 or 48 hours per week
• Every other weekend and every other holiday required
• Floating required within scope of practice as needed

Requirements

• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) certification required
• BLS required, ACLS preferred, ACCS preferred
• Minimum 4 years of experience required, though candidates with 2+ years will be considered
• Teaching hospital experience required
• Trauma Level II experience required, Trauma Level I experience preferred
• Epic EMR experience required
• BSN preferred
• VA state license required if applicable; pending license accepted provided candidate holds another state license and can obtain a temporary VA license before start
• Two professional references required
• Copies of required certifications required for consideration

Additional Information

• Manage ventilator settings including BiPAP, CPAP, SIMV, and IMV, and troubleshoot high pressure alarms
• Perform airway management including intubation and extubation assistance, suctioning, and tracheostomy care
• Administer medications via aerosol, MDI, and nebulizer delivery systems
• Draw and interpret arterial blood gases
• Care for patients with ARDS, aspiration, pneumonia, and fresh tracheostomy
• Perform chest physiotherapy and pulmonary hygiene procedures
• Assist with patient transport including inter-departmental and ambulance transport
• Maximum 40 hours of RTO per 13-week contract, with no additional RTO approved after offer acceptance
• No RTO approved around the Christmas holiday
• Any vacation time between sign date and start date must be disclosed prior to submission
• Previous UVA Health employees (permanent staff or travelers) require 1-year separation and leadership approval before returning
• External travelers cannot exceed 365 total assignment days and are not eligible to return after reaching that limit
• No prior travel experience required

Hours per week: 48

Hours per shift: 12