Job Title
Travel Respiratory Therapist – Nights
Location
Richmond, VA | Acute Care
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | Travel | 13 Weeks | Night Shift | 12-Hour Shifts (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM) | Every other weekend required
Key Responsibilities
- Provide respiratory care services to patients across assigned units, with assignments based on patient volume
- Operate and manage advanced respiratory equipment including PB980 ventilators, V60 NIV, and Fisher & Paykel high-flow systems
- Perform and assist with bedside bronchoscopy procedures
- Document patient care accurately using the Meditech electronic documentation system
- Float to an additional campus location as needed per department float policy
- Uphold patient experience standards including AIDET communication principles and core organizational values at all times
Required Qualifications
- Active Virginia licensure to practice as a Registered Care Practitioner (RCP)
- RRT credential issued by the NBRC (National Board for Respiratory Care)
- Current BLS certification
- Minimum of 2 years of respiratory therapy experience
- Critical care experience required
Preferred Experience / Skills
- Experience working in a Level I Trauma Center environment
- Familiarity with Meditech documentation systems
- Experience with NIV and high-flow oxygen therapy modalities
- Strong teamwork orientation and positive, collaborative attitude
Why Join Us
- Join a team-oriented respiratory care department within a Level I Trauma Center, offering a wide variety of clinical experiences and a supportive, family-like culture with a brand-new fleet of mechanical ventilators
- Work in an environment consistently recognized by staff for strong supervisor support and a commitment to work-life balance