Travel Respiratory Therapist

JobDiva, Inc.; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

TalentBurst is seeking a Travel RRT – Respiratory Therapy for Henrico Doctors Hospital – Forest in Richmond, VA. This onsite contract runs for 13 weeks with night shift coverage (07:00 PM–07:00 AM) and offers a $12.77/hour stipend plus weekly base pay, totaling a competitive weekly rate.

Ideal candidates have ICU experience, strong respiratory assessment, and critical-care skills, capable of handling a fast-paced hospital environment with multi-disciplinary teamwork.

Qualifications

• Must have ICU experience and strong respiratory assessment.
• Critical-care skills and ability to work in fast-paced hospital environment.
• Current RRT credential and Virginia state license required.
• BLS, ACLS, NRP, NBRC, and PALS certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• BiPAP/CPAP management.
• Ventilator management.
• Respiratory assessment and treatment.
• Oxygen therapy and ABG collection/analysis.

Skills

ICU experience

Respiratory assessment

Critical-care skills

Fast-paced environment

Education

Current RRT credential

Current Virginia State License

Current BLS

Current ACLS

NRP

NBRC

PALS

Job description

CRT- Certified Respiratory Technician // Respiratory Therapy $1,267 weekly stipends $12.77/hour $459.72 weekly base pay Onsite Contract Starts 10/12/2026 13 weeks

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Job Description

Night Shift 12 hours/day 3 days/week

Travel RRT – Respiratory Therapy

Facility Information

Facility: Henrico Doctors Hospital – Forest
Location: Richmond, VA
Shift Type: Night Shift
Shift Time: Start Time: 07:00 PM End Time: 07:00 AM
Duration: 13 Weeks
Unit: Respiratory Care / RRT
Address: 1602 Skipwith Road, Richmond, VA
EMR: Meditech

Unit Overview

Hospital Beds: 430

Respiratory Therapy Staff: 25

Patient Workload: Approximately 20–25 treatments per round on a typical floor assignment

Staffing

Day Shift

3–4 RRTs

Night Shift

3 RRTs

Equipment

Oxygen therapy equipment

BiPAP / CPAP

Mechanical ventilators

Blood gas machines

Hiring Profile

Must-Have Experience

Previous ICU experience

Strong respiratory assessment and critical-care skills

Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced hospital environment

Typical Procedures & Responsibilities

BiPAP / CPAP management

Ventilator management

Respiratory assessment and treatment

Oxygen therapy

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate:

Enjoys a fast-paced environment

Is adaptable and able to prioritize multiple respiratory-care needs

Has strong critical-thinking and clinical skills

Works well as part of a multidisciplinary healthcare team

Required Certifications & Licensure

• Current RRT credential
• Current BLS
• Current ACLS
• NRP
• NBRC
• PALS

Dress Code

Navy Blue scrubs

Follow facility hygiene and professional dress requirements

Call preferred: One 24-hour call shift approximately every 5–6 weeks

Travel RRT – Respiratory Therapy

Facility Information

Facility: Henrico Doctors Hospital – Forest
Location: Richmond, VA
Shift Type: Night Shift
Shift Time: Start Time: 07:00 PM End Time: 07:00 AM
Duration: 13 Weeks
Unit: Respiratory Care / RRT
Address: 1602 Skipwith Road, Richmond, VA
EMR: Meditech

Unit Overview

• Hospital Beds: 430

• Respiratory Therapy Staff: 25

• Patient Workload: Approximately 20–25 treatments per round on a typical floor assignment

Staffing

Day Shift

• 3–4 RRTs

Night Shift

• 3 RRTs

Equipment

• Oxygen therapy equipment

• BiPAP / CPAP

• Mechanical ventilators

• Nebulizers

• Blood gas machines

Hiring Profile

Must-Have Experience

• Previous ICU experience

• Strong respiratory assessment and critical-care skills

• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced hospital environment

Typical Procedures & Responsibilities

• Nebulizer treatments

• BiPAP / CPAP management

• Ventilator management

• Arterial Blood Gas (ABG) collection/analysis

• Respiratory assessment and treatment

• Oxygen therapy

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate:

• Enjoys a fast-paced environment

• Is adaptable and able to prioritize multiple respiratory-care needs

• Has strong critical-thinking and clinical skills

• Works well as part of a multidisciplinary healthcare team

Required Certifications & Licensure

• Current RRT credential
• Current Virginia State License
• Current BLS
• Current ACLS
• NRP
• NBRC
• PALS

Dress Code

• Navy Blue scrubs

• Follow facility hygiene and professional dress requirements

Weekends & Call

• Rotating weekends

• Call preferred: One 24-hour call shift approximately every 5–6 weeks

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We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and retirement options.

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