Night Shift Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Virginia Commonwealth University Health; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Commonwealth University Health in Richmond, VA seeks a Registered Respiratory Therapist for a 12-week, night-shift contract. The role provides safe and effective respiratory care across neonate to geriatric patients, under clinical practice guidelines and hospital standards.

Responsibilities include cardiopulmonary assessment, airway care, ventilator management, and collaboration with physicians. The incumbent may serve as shift team leader in the supervisor’s absence and may rotate

Qualifications

• Licensed by Virginia as a Respiratory Therapist; NBRC RRT current.
• CPR certification current; ACLS/PALS preferred.
• 1 year of RT experience required; 2 years preferred.
• CoARC-accredited respiratory therapy program completed.

Responsibilities

• Cardiopulmonary assessment and monitoring across age groups.
• Airway care and ventilator management per physician plan.
• Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary team on care plans.
• Perform shift team leadership in the supervisor’s absence.

Skills

Cardiopulmonary assessment

Ventilator management

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Shift leadership

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Respiratory Therapy (CoARC accredited)

Virginia license as Respiratory Therapist

Tools

NBRC RRT credential

ACLS / PALS

CPR certification

NRP (preferred)

Job description

Virginia Commonwealth University Health in Richmond, VA seeks a Registered Respiratory Therapist for a 12-week, night-shift contract. The role provides safe and effective respiratory care across neonate to geriatric patients, under clinical practice guidelines and hospital standards.

Responsibilities include cardiopulmonary assessment, airway care, ventilator management, and collaboration with physicians. The incumbent may serve as shift team leader in the supervisor’s absence and may rotate