Respiratory Therapist

Job Title

Travel Respiratory Therapist

Location

Blacksburg, VA | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Travel | 13 Weeks | Nights, 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM | Three 12-hour shifts per week, every other weekend

Key Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory therapy services across a 76-bed facility including a 10-bed ICU, 30-bed CMU, 36-bed Medical/Surgical unit, and Emergency Department
• Operate and manage ventilators including PB840s, PB980s, Philips V60s, and Hamilton C-1s
• Document patient care accurately using the MEDITECH electronic documentation system
• Deliver respiratory care in alignment with a Level 3 Trauma, Stroke Ready, Magnet-designated, and Chest Pain Center-certified facility
• Collaborate with a highly engaged interdisciplinary team to support positive patient outcomes

Required Qualifications

• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential required
• Minimum 2 years of respiratory therapy experience
• BLS certification required
• ACLS certification required
• Core respiratory therapy competencies required

Preferred Experience / Skills

• PALS certification preferred
• NRP certification preferred
• Experience in ICU or critical care respiratory settings

Why Join Us

• Join a team recognized for one of the highest staff engagement scores in the facility, with a flexible scheduling approach and a welcoming culture that keeps travelers coming back assignment after assignment
• Located near the Blue Ridge Mountains, offering abundant outdoor recreation opportunities in a vibrant college community