Travel Respiratory Therapist - Critical Care Night Shift

American Traveler, LLC.; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High Pay and Bonuses

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Weekly Payroll Deposit

Free Online CEUs

Generous Housing Allowance

Travel and Licensure Reimbursements

Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy

Traveler Rewards and Discounts

Job summary

American Traveler is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist for a 13-week night shift assignment at a Level I/II trauma teaching hospital, requiring 4+ years of experience and Epic proficiency.

Must hold RRT and BLS certifications; ACLS/ACCS preferred. VA license or in-hand license with another active license accepted. BSN preferred; teaching hospital and trauma Level II experience highly valued.

Qualifications

• RRT and BLS certifications required.
• ACLS and ACCS certifications preferred.
• Minimum 4 years of experience required; candidates with 2+ years may be considered.
• Teaching hospital experience required.
• Trauma Level II experience required; Level I experience preferred.
• Epic EMR experience required.
• VA state license required; pending license accepted if in-hand before start and candidate holds another active state license.
• Experience with airway management, suctioning, chest physiotherapy, and ventilator weaning.

Responsibilities

• 13-week travel contract on the Respiratory/Neuro Diagnostics unit.
• Night shift, 4x12-hour shifts from 19:00-7:00.
• Works 36 or 48 hours per week.
• Every other weekend required.
• Must work 2 of 3 winter holidays.
• Cares for adult critical care and emergency department patients.
• Manages ventilators including BiPAP, CPAP, SIMV, and IMV.
• Performs bronchoscopy, tracheostomy care, and ABG collection.
• Administers medications via aerosol, MDI, and nebulizer delivery systems.
• Uses Epic EMR.
• Floats within scope of practice as needed.
• Provides respiratory care for patients with ARDS, aspiration, pneumonia, and fresh tracheostomy.
• Performs intubation/extubation assistance and oxygen therapy management.
• Works as part of a critical care and emergency department team.
• Specialty-specific orientation modules completed during onboarding.
• No additional RTO approved after offer acceptance; maximum 40 hours RTO per 13-week contract.
• Any pre-start vacation time must be disclosed prior to submission.
• Previous UVA staff or travelers must have 1-year separation and leadership approval before returning.
• External travelers cannot exceed 365 total assignment days and are ineligible to return after reaching this limit.
• First-time travelers will not be considered for this role.
• No radius restriction for local candidates.

Skills

RRT certification

BLS certification

ACLS certification

ACCS certification

Epic EMR

Airway management

Ventilator weaning

Bronchoscopy

Tracheostomy care

ABG collection

Two references

Education

BSN

Tools

Epic EMR

Job description

American Traveler is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist for a 13-week night shift assignment at a Level I/II trauma teaching hospital, requiring 4+ years of experience and Epic proficiency.

Must hold RRT and BLS certifications; ACLS/ACCS preferred. VA license or in-hand license with another active license accepted. BSN preferred; teaching hospital and trauma Level II experience highly valued.