Travel Respiratory Therapist - Registered RT/RRT

American Traveler, LLC.; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; 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

Job summary

American Traveler, LLC. is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) for a day shift assignment in Virginia. The role requires active VA licensure and 2+ years of experience, with BLS/ACLS and CRT/RRT certifications.

Epic charting is used; on-call coverage may apply across OT/IR/Cath Lab areas. Responsibilities include patient care in a hospital setting, 3x12-hour shifts (7:00 AM–7:00 PM), and potential supervision of staff.

Qualifications

• Graduate of NBRC approved Respiratory Care program or active AARC member.
• Virginia Respiratory Therapy license required.
• BLS and ACLS certification required.
• RRT certification required.
• CRT certification required.
• Minimum 2 years of Respiratory Therapy experience required.
• Teaching hospital, community hospital, LTAC, and Trauma Level I/II experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Respiratory Care unit within a hospital setting.
• Day shift schedule, 3x12 hours (7:00 AM - 7:00 PM).
• Patient population is approximately 95% adult with a small percentage of pediatric patients occasionally presenting through the ED.
• Not a NICU RT position.
• Charting system: Epic (required).
• On-call required for certain areas such as OT, IR, and Cath Lab, with a 30 mile/30 minute response requirement to campus.
• Floating required in rotation with client staff per facility policy and Joint Commission standards.
• Responsible for direct and indirect respiratory care of assigned patients.
• May supervise assigned personnel as part of role.
• Requires strong interpretive, interactive, and consultative skills with both staff and patients.
• Written, telephone, and manual dexterity skills required for documentation and communication.
• Must complete up to 7 hours of non-billable training modules during orientation, with hours varying by specialty.
• Expect to work some holidays, with RTO kept to a minimum and approved at manager discretion.
• Flu vaccination required during flu season (Oct 1 - Mar 31) unless qualifying exemption is approved.
• Smoke/nicotine-free facility.
• First-time travelers are not required for this position.
• Previous VHC staff members must wait one year before returning as a traveler.

Skills

RRT certification

CRT certification

BLS

ACLS

2+ years experience

Virginia license

Education

NBRC approved Respiratory Care program

Active AARC member (optional)

Job description

American Traveler is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) for a day shift position requiring 2+ years of experience and active VA licensure.

Requirements

• Graduate of an NBRC approved Respiratory Care program or active AARC member
• Virginia Respiratory Therapy license required (license required if applicable)
• BLS and ACLS certification required
• RRT certification required
• CRT certification required
• Minimum 2 years of Respiratory Therapy experience required
• Teaching hospital, community hospital, LTAC, and Trauma Level I/II experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Respiratory Care unit within a hospital setting
• Day shift schedule, 3x12 hours (7:00 AM - 7:00 PM)
• Patient population is approximately 95% adult with a small percentage of pediatric patients occasionally presenting through the ED
• Not a NICU RT position
• Charting system: Epic (required)
• On-call required for certain areas such as OT, IR, and Cath Lab, with a 30 mile/30 minute response requirement to campus
• Floating required in rotation with client staff per facility policy and Joint Commission standards
• Responsible for direct and indirect respiratory care of assigned patients
• May supervise assigned personnel as part of role
• Requires strong interpretive, interactive, and consultative skills with both staff and patients
• Written, telephone, and manual dexterity skills required for documentation and communication
• Must complete up to 7 hours of non-billable training modules during orientation, with hours varying by specialty
• Expect to work some holidays, with RTO kept to a minimum and approved at manager discretion
• Flu vaccination required during flu season (Oct 1 - Mar 31) unless qualifying exemption is approved
• Smoke/nicotine-free facility
• First-time travelers are not required for this position
• Previous VHC staff members must wait one year before returning as a traveler

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs