Travel Respiratory Therapist - $2,203 per week

Location: Charlottesville, Virginia | Start Date: November 9, 2026 | Duration: 52 weeks | Employment Type: Travel | Job ID: P-774381

About the Role

American Traveler is seeking a Respiratory Therapist (RRT) for a night shift position at a Level I/II trauma teaching hospital. The assignment requires 4+ years of experience and involves providing respiratory therapy services to critically ill adult patients in adult critical care and Emergency Department settings.

Schedule

• Shift: Nights, 3×12-hour shifts (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM)
• Hours: 36 hours per week (48 hours possible)
• Every other weekend required
• Every other holiday required, including 2 of 3 winter holidays
• Assignment length: 52 weeks
• Openings: 1

Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory therapy services including ventilator management, airway management, and pulmonary hygiene to critically ill adult patients
• Manage ventilators including BiPAP, CPAP, SIMV, and weaning from mechanical ventilation
• Perform airway management including intubation assistance, extubation, and tracheostomy care
• Care for patients with ARDS, aspiration, pneumonia, and fresh tracheostomy
• Perform arterial blood gas draws and interpretation
• Administer aerosolized medications and manage various oxygen delivery devices
• Participate in chest physiotherapy including vest therapy
• Work as part of a critical care respiratory team within a teaching hospital environment
• Float within scope of practice as needed

Requirements

• RRT certification and BLS required
• Minimum 4 years of experience required; candidates with 2+ years will be considered
• VA state license required if applicable; pending license accepted if candidate holds an active license in another state and can obtain a temporary VA license before start
• Epic EMR experience required
• Teaching hospital experience required
• Level II trauma center experience required; Level I trauma experience preferred
• Two professional references required
• Copies of all required certifications required for consideration

Qualifications & Preferences

• ACCS certification preferred
• BSN preferred
• Adult critical care and Emergency Department experience
• First-time travelers will be considered

Additional Information

• Previous UVA employees must have a 1-year separation and leadership approval to return as permanent staff or internal travelers
• External travelers cannot exceed 365 total assignment days and are not eligible to return once this threshold is reached
• No radius or mileage restriction applies to this position
• Maximum 40 hours of RTO per 13-week contract period; all RTO must be disclosed at time of consideration
• Any vacation time planned between offer acceptance and start date must be disclosed to arrange an appropriate start date

Pay

Pay package is based on 12-hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with a tax-free stipend amount to be determined.

Benefits

• Premium medical, dental, vision, and life insurance beginning day one of assignment
• Generous 401(k) match
• Substantial housing stipends
• 24/7 support and access to in-house clinicians