Travel Respiratory Therapist Registered Respiratory Therapist Job

Overview

Respiratory Therapist (Registered Respiratory Therapist) – Norfolk, Virginia, United States. This travel assignment starts December 28, 2026 and runs for 13 weeks. Weekly pay ranges from $1,656 to $1,772, with guaranteed hours of 35 per week. Shift is night-based: 3x12-hour nights from 7:00 pm to 7:00 am, with every other weekend. Setting: a skilled nursing facility seeking a dedicated respiratory care provider to support patient needs on a travel basis.

Key Highlights

• Weekly pay: $1,656–$1,772 (per week)
• Guaranteed hours: 35 hours per week
• Contract duration: 13 weeks
• Shift: Night shifts, 12-hour blocks (7:00 pm–7:00 am)
• Start date: December 28, 2026
• Setting: Skilled nursing facility (travel assignment)
• Assignment type: Travel - temporary
  
  

Responsibilities

• Assess and monitor residents’ respiratory status, implement orders, and adjust therapies as directed by the physician and protocols
• Administer inhalation medications, perform airway clearance techniques, and provide oxygen and ventilatory support as indicated
• Operate, troubleshoot, and maintain respiratory equipment (oxygen delivery, nebulizers, suction, and related devices) with adherence to safety guidelines
• Document assessments, treatments, and patient responses in the appropriate health record system; communicate updates to the care team
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team (nurses, physicians, and therapy staff) to develop and update care plans; educate residents and families about therapies as appropriate
• Ensure strict adherence to infection control practices, patient safety standards, and facility policies during all respiratory care activities
  
  

Requirements

• Active Respiratory Therapist license (state of Virginia)
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential or eligibility
• Ability to work night shifts in a skilled nursing environment
• Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy or higher
• CPR/BLS certification
• Willingness to travel and participate in a temporary assignment
  
  

Benefits and Support

• Guaranteed hours during the assignment (35 hours per week)
• Competitive weekly pay ($1,656–$1,772 per week)
• 13-week travel assignment
• Dedicated recruiter and travel support throughout the assignment
• Access to assignment coordination and credentialing assistance
  
  

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Please note: Pay rates and guaranteed hours are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and confirmed hours will be discussed during the hiring process.

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