Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - $1,970 per week in Fredericksburg, VA

Job Title : Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) Profession : Respiratory / Neuro Diagnostics Specialty : RRT Duration : 13 weeks Shift : Night Hours per Shift : 12 Experience : Minimum 4 years of experience required License : VA License required Certifications : BLS, CRTT, ACLS (obtained within 90 days of start), RRT Must-Have : - Charge experience - Mandatory on-call (3 shifts per 6 weeks) - Respiratory experience including airway management, medication administration, ABGs, oxygen therapy, suction, pulmonary toileting, BiPAP, CPAP, and nebulizers - Adult critical care, emergency department, and community hospital experience preferred Description : Registered Respiratory Therapist position available for adults. The therapist must be able to float to the emergency room and adult ICU stepdown units. Charges experience is required with a minimum of 4 years in this role. The position includes mandatory on-call shifts, totaling 3 shifts every 6 weeks. Basic Life Support (BLS) and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CRTT) certifications are required. An ACLS certification must be obtained within a 90-day window from the start date, with travelers allowed to start pending this certification. Experience in neonatal intensive care, emergency department, and adult ICU is preferred but not mandatory. The night shift position requires the ability to provide various aerosol therapies, bronchial hygiene, and lung inflation therapies. Responsibilities include arterial blood gas draw and analysis and management of CPAP / BiPAP. Attendance at monthly department meetings is expected when working; if not working, the candidate must read the meeting minutes and acknowledge understanding to management. Candidates need experience in patient-driven protocol and mechanical ventilation protocols. The position also involves compliance with safety and quality initiatives within the department. To apply, candidates must have the required certifications and minimum experience, and they must be willing to follow necessary protocols and initiatives. Flexibility for scheduling is limited, with evening shifts and weekend work required. Candidates must be able to adapt to various patient care settings as necessary.