Job Title
Respiratory Therapist – Respiratory/Neuro Diagnostics
Location
Newport News, VA | Acute Care
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | Night Shift | 3x12-Hour Shifts (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM)
Key Responsibilities
- Provide respiratory therapy services across multiple units including ICU, ED, and Medical/Surgical floors
- Support NICU coverage for candidates with applicable experience
- Work within a Level II Trauma Center environment alongside a team of 7–10 Respiratory Therapists, depending on census
- Utilize EPIC for all clinical charting and documentation
- Float to other units as needed based on facility census and staffing requirements
Required Qualifications
- Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential required; CRT also accepted
- BLS and ACLS certifications required — must be through the American Heart Association (AHA)
- PALS certification required — must be through the American Heart Association (AHA)
- Active Virginia state license or valid compact license — must be in hand or proof provided at time of submittal
- EPIC charting experience required
- Specialty experience within the last year required
- One supervisory reference required at time of submittal
- Local candidates are welcome and will be considered at the same base rate
Preferred Experience / Skills
- NICU experience with NRP certification preferred
- Experience working in a Level II Trauma Center or multi-ICU environment
- Familiarity with high-acuity patient populations across ICU, ED, and NICU settings
Why Join Us
- Opportunity to work in a dynamic, high-acuity acute care setting with a collaborative respiratory therapy team
- Gain experience across multiple specialty units including a Level II Trauma Center with three ICUs