Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Scheduling Details

• Shift hours: 3x12s, 7a-7p, every other weekend
• Charting: EPIC experience required
• Holiday Requirement: Must work one holiday per 13-week contract
• All scheduling requests, including RTO, block, and special requests, must be included with submission
• Facility may call off 1 shift per 2 weeks
• First-time travelers accepted; 1 year of travel experience preferred
• Pending licenses accepted; Virginia State Board of Medicine license required

Required Certifications

• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)
• RRT (Registered Respiratory Therapist) by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)
• CRT (Certified Respiratory Therapist) certification not accepted

Required Clinical Skills

• Critical care experience necessary, specifically in high volume ER and Level 1 Trauma settings
• Expertise in aerosol and medication delivery systems (mask, trach, MDI, Medihaler) and proficient in administering medications such as Albuterol, Atrovent, and others
• Competence in ABG (Arterial Blood Gas) interpretation and ventilator management (BiPAP, CPAP, HFNC)
• Airway management proficiency, including extubation, airway placement, suctioning, sputum collection, and tracheostomy care
• Proficient in oxygen therapy and nebulizer setups

Unit Details and Responsibilities

• Patient Ratios: 1:25; patient population includes adolescents, adults, and geriatrics
• Protocols in place for assessment and treatment, along with ventilator management and liberation policies
• Familiarity with various equipment, including Servo I, Servo U, V-60 BiPAP, Optiflow heated high flow, and LTV1200
• Floating within skillset may be required

Facility Highlights

This position is located in a 703-bed acute care teaching hospital, recognized as a Level 1 Trauma Center for both adults and pediatrics. The facility is noted for its nursing excellence and features advanced specialty care, including a dedicated children’s hospital and certification as an Advanced Thrombectomy Capable Stroke Center.