Travel RRT - Night ICU/NICU Ventilator Specialist

American Traveler, LLC.; South Hill (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Weekly payroll

Free online CEUs

Job summary

American Traveler is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) for a night shift at a Virginia community hospital. Epic EMR experience and a minimum of 3 years' respiratory therapy experience are required.

The role involves adult critical care, ED, and NICU settings, with 19:00–07:00 shifts and duties including airway management and ventilator care. Active RRT/CRT certification and Virginia license or compact license are required; BLS/ACLS/PALS are mandatory, NRP/PALS preferred.

Qualifications

• Active RRT or CRT certification required (license required if applicable)
• Minimum 3 years of respiratory therapy experience
• BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications required
• NRP and PALS certifications preferred
• Prior travel assignment experience required
• VA state license or compact license required in hand at time of submission
• BSN preferred
• Epic charting experience required
• Community hospital experience preferred
• 2 professional references required
• Must have graduated from an accredited respiratory therapy program (ACEN or CCNE)

Responsibilities

• Night shift, 3x12-hour shifts from 19:00 to 07:00
• Covers adult critical care, ED, and NICU settings
• Provides care for ARDS, aspiration, COVID, CF, fresh tracheostomy, and pneumonia
• Performs airway management including intubation assist, extubation, and suctioning
• Manages ventilators including BiPAP, CPAP, and troubleshooting high pressure alarms
• Administers medications via aerosol, MDI, and nebulizer delivery systems
• Epic charting system required, no exceptions
• Candidates will float within scope if needed
• Call requirements to be discussed during interview
• Performs chest physiotherapy, ABG draws, and interpretation of arterial blood gases
• Assists with high-risk deliveries and neonatal/pediatric respiratory procedures
• Collects sputum specimens and manages tracheostomy care
• Participates in facility-assigned learning modules during orientation week
• Facility maintains a natural nail policy
• Facility is a drug, tobacco, and smoke-free workplace
• ER and Psych candidates must undergo fingerprinting per Virginia Code 37.1-183.3, with a 15-20 business day turnaround before starting
• Background checks will be reviewed by the facility
• Returning travelers and permanent staff must have a 6-12 month break before being eligible to return
• Time-off requests must be submitted at the time of application; no time off granted during the first week of assignment, and holidays are not guaranteed off
• Local candidates accepted at the same base rate with no radius restrictions
• First-time travelers may not be considered for this position due to travel experience requirement

Skills

RRT certification

Epic EMR experience

3 years experience

Education

ACEN or CCNE accredited program

BSN preferred

Tools

Epic EMR

Job description

American Traveler is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) for a night shift at a Virginia community hospital. Epic EMR experience and a minimum of 3 years' respiratory therapy experience are required.

The role involves adult critical care, ED, and NICU settings, with 19:00–07:00 shifts and duties including airway management and ventilator care. Active RRT/CRT certification and Virginia license or compact license are required; BLS/ACLS/PALS are mandatory, NRP/PALS preferred.