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.
Requirements
- 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; Trauma Level I experience preferred
- Epic EMR experience required
- VA state license required (license required if applicable); pending license accepted if in-hand before start and candidate holds another active state license
- BSN preferred
- Experience with airway management, suctioning, chest physiotherapy, and ventilator weaning
- Two professional references required
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
Benefits
- High Pay and Bonuses
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
- 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 ID: P-762693
Open Positions: 1