Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist

Sentara Health; Suffolk (VA); On-site; USD 91,000 - 129,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision plan

401k with employer match

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Sentara Obici Hospital in Suffolk, VA, seeks a Registered Respiratory Therapist for a 14‑week travel assignment. The role requires NBRC RRT, Virginia license, and BLS, with 1 year of experience preferred. Associates or Bachelors in Respiratory Therapy are acceptable.

This is a full‑time, temporary assignment with day shifts. The therapist will deliver physician-directed respiratory care, perform age-appropriate assessments and treatments, and work closely with nurses and the care team to ensure

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or higher in respiratory therapy as required.
• Active NBRC RRT credential and state license at time of hire.
• BLS certification required at time of hire; new grads must obtain NBRC RRT within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Lead and implement physician-directed respiratory care interventions.
• Assess and treat patients across ages from neonates to adults.
• Collaborate with nursing and health-care team to ensure quality care.”],
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Skills

Team collaboration

Clinical respiratory care

Education

Associate’s Degree - Respiratory Therapy

Bachelor’s Degree – Respiratory Therapy

Tools

NBRC RRT Certification

Virginia State License

BLS Certification

Job description

City/StateSuffolk, VAWork ShiftFirst (Days)Overview:Sentara Obici Hospital is hiring a Registered Respiratory Therapist to work a Full Time, 14-week assignment!Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)Sentara Louise Obici Hospital - Suffolk, VA$80.00/hr (RRT)Temporary Full Time14-week assignmentDay shiftNo benefitsOverviewThe Registered Respiratory Therapist builds upon the overall pulmonary management in identifying and implementing physician directed respiratory care interventions for an individual or a group of patients. Works cooperatively with nursing and other health care team members for professional respiratory care practice for all patients ranging in ages from neonates to adults in all clinical and ambulatory settings. Responsible for the appropriate age specific assessment and treatment of patients. May have access to, or oversight of Protected Health Information (PHI) in the course of carrying out position duties.Associates or Bachelor's degree required. Non degreed applicants with RRT credentials prior to January 1, 2006 and graduates from a military RT program with RRT credentials will also be considered.State license, active NBRC RRT and BLS required at time of hire. For new graduates only, must have State license and BLS at time of hire, and must obtain NBRC RRT within 6 months of hire date.EducationAssociate's Degree - Respiratory Therapy ORBachelor’s Degree – Respiratory TherapyCertification/LicensureRegistered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - Certification - National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC)Respiratory Therapist License - State license - Virginia Department of Health Professionals (VADHP)Basic Life Support (BLS) - Certification - American Heart Association (AHA)Experience1 year of clinical respiratory care experience (preferred)Keywords: CRT, RRT, Respiratory, Therapy, RT, Suffolk, temp, temporary, travel, internal travel, Monster, Talroo-Allied Health, #RTtravelSentara is currently reviewing market compensation for this role. Our Talent Acquisition team will be able to share more specific information during the recruiting process.Benefits: Caring For Your Family and Your Career• Medical, Dental, Vision plans• Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000• Paid Time Off and Sick Leave• Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave• Emergency Backup Care• Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans• Life Insurance• 401k/403B with Employer Match• Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education• Student Debt Pay Down – $10,000•Pet Insurance•Legal Resources Plan•Colleagues have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met.Sentara Obici Hospital, a 175-bed state-of-the-art facility, is located on Godwin Boulevard in Suffolk, VA. Our full-service hospital continues a legacy of providing residents of Western Tidewater with high-quality, patient-centered care. As a recognized accredited Primary Stroke Center, and Magnet hospital for nursing excellence, the hospital specializes in orthopedic and spine, heart and vascular, advanced imaging, gynecological and comprehensive breast services, behavioral health, maternity, weight loss surgery, and a heartburn treatment center.Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30,000-member workforce. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves.In support of our mission “to improve health every day,” this is a tobacco-free environment.For positions that are available as remote work, Sentara Health employs associates in the following states:Alabama, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.