Travel Respiratory Therapist - Registered RT/RRT

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: May 4, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with critical care experience for a night shift position at a high-volume Level I Trauma Center in Roanoke, VA.

Details

• 703-bed acute care academic teaching hospital and Level I Trauma Center (Adult & Pediatric)
• Serves adolescent, adult, and geriatric patient populations across critical care settings including neurotrauma, cardiovascular services, and medical/surgical ICU
• Patient ratio of 1:25
• Robust Assess and Treat protocol with ventilator management and liberation policy in place
• Equipment includes Servo I, Servo U, V-60 BiPAP, Optiflow heated high flow, iNOvent, and LTV1200
• Epic EMR experience required
• Night shift: 3x12-hour shifts, 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM
• Weekend requirement: every other weekend (EOW) or 6 weekend shifts per 6-week scheduling block
• Floating within skillset is required

Requirements

• RRT credential issued by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) required; CRT not accepted
• VA Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner required; other state licenses accepted with requirement to obtain a 90-day temporary authorization while VA permanent license is processed
• License required if applicable
• Minimum 1 year of critical care experience in a high-volume ER or Level I Trauma Center setting
• Experience with neurotrauma, cardiovascular services, and medical/surgical ICU patients
• Proficiency in aerosol and medication delivery systems including mask, trach, MDI, and Medihaler; skilled in administering Albuterol, Atrovent, Combivent, Flovent, Pulmicort, Mucomyst, racemic epinephrine, inhaled Flolan, inhaled steroids, bicarbonate, and lidocaine
• Competency in ABG interpretation and ventilator management including BiPAP, CPAP, HFNC, flow-by, high-pressure alarm troubleshooting, and weaning from mechanical ventilation
• Airway management skills including extubation, oral/nasal airway placement, suctioning, sputum collection, and tracheostomy care
• Proficiency in oxygen therapy and nebulizer setups (handheld, T-piece, trach collar, ultrasonic)
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Two professional references required for consideration
• Copy of Driver's License and Social Security Card required for consideration

Additional Information

• First-time travelers are considered; 1 year of prior travel experience is preferred
• Local candidates are not accepted; a radius rule applies to determine eligibility
• One holiday shift required per 13-week contract
• All RTO, block scheduling, and special scheduling requests must be submitted at the time of application
• The facility is a Magnet-designated nursing excellence hospital affiliated with the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine
• Hospital features advanced specialty care including a dedicated children's hospital and is certified as an Advanced Thrombectomy Capable Stroke Center