Travel Respiratory Therapist – Emergency/Trauma - $1,930 per week

About the role

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

Responsibilities

• Work in a 703-bed acute care academic teaching hospital with a Level I Trauma Center (Adult & Pediatric)
• Serve adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients across high-acuity areas including neurotrauma, cardiovascular services, and medical/surgical ICU
• Implement Robust Assess and Treat protocol in place, including ventilator management and liberation policy
• Use Epic EMR system
• Work 3x12-hour shifts, 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM; 4x12 schedule available upon request
• Perform weekend shifts every other weekend (EOW) or 6 weekend shifts per 6-week scheduling block
• Must work one holiday during the 13-week contract
• Must have a copy of driver’s license and Social Security card for consideration
• Must provide two professional references for consideration

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 the requirement to obtain a 90-day temporary authorization while a permanent VA license is processed
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Minimum 1 year of experience in critical care, including high-volume ER and Level I Trauma Center environments
• Experience with neurotrauma, cardiovascular, and medical/surgical ICU patient populations
• Proficiency with aerosol and medication delivery systems and a broad range of inhaled medications (e.g., Albuterol, Atrovent, Combivent, inhaled Flolan, racemic epinephrine)
• Competency in ABG interpretation and ventilator management, including BiPAP, CPAP, HFNC, high-pressure alarm troubleshooting, and ventilator weaning
• 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)

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver’s license and Social Security card for consideration
• Must provide two professional references for consideration

Skills

• RRT credential
• VA Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner
• BLS and ACLS certifications
• Experience in critical care, including high-volume ER and Level I Trauma Center environments
• Neurotrauma, cardiovascular, and medical/surgical ICU patient populations
• Aerosol and medication delivery systems
• ABG interpretation and ventilator management
• Airway management skills
• Oxygen therapy and nebulizer setups

Benefits

• Premium medical, dental, vision, and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment
• Substantial housing stipends
• 24/7 support and access to in-house clinicians

Pay

The pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with a tax-free stipend amount to be determined.

Schedule

3x12-hour shifts, 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM; 4x12 schedule available upon request

Additional Information

• First-time travelers are accepted; 1 year of travel experience is preferred
• Local candidates are not accepted; a radius rule applies to determine eligibility — contact your recruiter for details
• All RTO, block scheduling, and special scheduling requests must be submitted at the time of application
• The facility reserves the right to call off 1 shift per 2-week period