Travel Respiratory Therapist Registered Respiratory Therapist Job

Travel temporary assignment for a Registered Respiratory Therapist in Norfolk, Virginia, starting 08/03/2026 for a 13-week contract.

Pay

Weekly pay: $1,616 – $1,648

Schedule

• Guaranteed hours: 35 hours per week
• Shift: Night, 3×12-hour shifts (approximately 18:30 to 07:00)

About the role

This assignment occurs in a skilled nursing facility.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement, and monitor respiratory therapy interventions per physician orders and patient needs
• Administer inhalation therapies, pulse oximetry, aerosolized medications, and airway clearance techniques
• Operate, troubleshoot, and calibrate respiratory care equipment (including ventilator support when indicated) and document results
• Assess patient response to therapy; adjust treatment plans in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team
• Maintain accurate charting and documentation in the patient record; report significant changes promptly
• Provide education to patients and family members on respiratory care, airway clearance techniques, and equipment use

Requirements

• Active license as a Respiratory Therapist in Virginia (RRT or CRT eligible per state regulations)
• Graduation from an accredited respiratory care program (associate degree or higher)
• Certification: BLS (basic life support) required; additional advanced certifications as applicable
• Prior respiratory therapy experience; SNF or long-term care setting experience preferred
• Ability to work night shift in a skilled nursing environment and to perform duties that may include 12-hour shifts

Benefits

• Dedicated recruiter and 24/7 travel support throughout the assignment
• Credentialing and onboarding assistance to facilitate a smooth start
• Travel coordination and housing resources to support relocation, if applicable
• Nationwide assignments provide broader placement opportunities
• Ongoing assignment support and opportunity to extend or transition to additional openings

About Healthforce

Healthforce is a nationwide travel healthcare staffing agency connecting travel nurses and allied health professionals with high-quality contract assignments across the United States. We specialize in placing clinicians in travel nursing jobs, allied health travel assignments, and local contract opportunities in hospitals, long-term care facilities, and outpatient settings.