Travel Respiratory Therapist - $1,727 per week
About the role
Travel Respiratory Therapist position at Henrico Doctors Hospital – Forest in Richmond, VA. 12‑week assignment (13 weeks per facility details), 36 hours per week on 12‑hour night shifts (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM). Start date ASAP. The unit is a 430‑bed hospital with 25 respiratory therapy staff; typical floor assignment involves 20–25 treatments per round. Day shift staffed with 3–4 RRTs, night shift with 3 RRTs. EMR: Meditech. Job ID #26‑30648.
Responsibilities
- Nebulizer treatments
- BiPAP / CPAP management
- Ventilator management
- Arterial Blood Gas (ABG) collection and analysis
- Respiratory assessment and treatment
- Oxygen therapy
Requirements
- Previous ICU experience
- Strong respiratory assessment and critical‑care skills
- Ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced hospital environment
- Current RRT credential
- Current Virginia State License
- Current BLS certification
- Current ACLS certification
- NRP certification
- NBRC certification
- PALS certification
Qualifications
- Enjoys a fast‑paced environment
- Adaptable and able to prioritize multiple respiratory‑care needs
- Strong critical‑thinking and clinical skills
- Works well as part of a multidisciplinary healthcare team
Schedule
Night shift: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM, 12‑hour shifts, 36 hours per week. Rotating weekends required. Call preferred: one 24‑hour call shift approximately every 5–6 weeks.
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.
Dress code
Navy blue scrubs; must follow facility hygiene and professional dress requirements.