Travel Respiratory Therapist - $1,615 per week
About the role
Provide respiratory therapy care within a Level 1 trauma center, focusing on pediatric patients. The role contributes to a family-oriented team environment with a commitment to patient care excellence and support for staff.
Position involves bedside bronchoscopy, ventilator management with a fleet of modern mechanical ventilators, and support of a busy trauma center environment.
Location: Richmond, VA. Travel assignment starting 10/26/2026 for 13 weeks (through 01/25/2027).
Responsibilities
- Provide bedside bronchoscopy
- Manage ventilators using modern mechanical ventilator fleet
- Support busy trauma center environment
- Deliver respiratory therapy care to pediatric patients
Requirements
- BLS certification
- Virginia licensure to practice as a Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP)
- RRT credential from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)
- 0 years of experience required
Schedule
Night shifts, 12 hours per shift, minimum 36 hours per week, every other weekend.
Benefits
- Private housing or generous housing allowance
- Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
- Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
- Competitive salaries
- Referral bonuses
- Travel reimbursement
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Direct deposit/free checking
- Unlimited free CE credits
Pay
Pay package based on 12-hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.
Additional information
The department emphasizes a family culture and teamwork, with ongoing construction projects and positive staff feedback on supervisor support and work/life balance.
Job ID: #1333938