Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist - $2,369 per week

Focus Staff; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance Coverage

401(K) matching

New licensing reimbursement

Job staffing in all 50 states

Job summary

A leading staffing agency is seeking a travel Registered Respiratory Therapist for a 13-week assignment in Norfolk, Virginia. The role involves evaluating patients, providing critical care, and maintaining certification. Ideal candidates must have proven experience, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to continuous improvement. This position involves 36 hours per week with night shifts and offers various benefits including health insurance and 401(K) matching.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Respiratory Therapist.
• Maintain current CPR or BCLS certification.
• At least 2 years of experience.
• Excellent communication skills with staff, physicians, patients, and families.
• At least 2 years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients and recommend a treatment plan.
• Provide respiratory care to patients with critical conditions.
• Teach and counsel patients and families.
• Perform timely and accurate documentation.
• Promote continuous quality improvement.
• Teach and counsel patients and families.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Patient counseling

Education

CPR/BCLS certification

Job description

Job Summary

Focus Staff is seeking a travel Registered Respiratory Therapist for a travel assignment in Norfolk, Virginia. Start date: 04/27/2026, duration: 13 weeks, 36 hours per week, 12‑hour night shifts.

Location

Norfolk, VA

Job Type

Contract/Temporary/Travel

Compensation & Benefits

• Pay depends on location and experience.
• Health Insurance Coverage.
• 401(K) matching.
• New licensing reimbursement.
• Job staffing in all 50 states.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Respiratory Therapist.
• Maintain current CPR or BCLS certification.
• BCLS, ACLS, PALS, NALS, or NRP preferred.
• Excellent communication skills with staff, physicians, patients, and families.
• At least 2 years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients and recommend a treatment plan.
• Provide respiratory care to patients with critical and complex medical and surgical conditions.
• Perform insertion and removal of endotracheal tubes.
• Perform timely and accurate documentation.
• Promote continuous quality improvement.
• Teach and counsel patients and families.

Other Information

Job ID: a0xVt00000K5ziTIAR. Pay package based on 12‑hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with a tax‑free stipend amount to be determined.