Description

American Traveler is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with critical care experience for a high-volume ER and Level I Trauma Center at a large academic teaching hospital in Roanoke, VA.

Details

• 703-bed acute care teaching hospital affiliated with Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine
• Level I Trauma Center (Adult & Pediatric) with Magnet designation for nursing excellence
• Unit serves adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients across high-volume ER, Neurotrauma, cardiovascular services, and medical/surgical ICU
• Patient ratio of 1:25
• Equipment includes Servo I, Servo U, V-60 BiPAP, Optiflow heated high flow, iNOvent, and LTV1200
• Epic EMR experience required
• Night shift, 3x12-hour shifts (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM)
• Weekend requirement of every other weekend or 6 weekend shifts per 6-week scheduling block
• Must work one holiday per 13-week contract
• Floating within skillset is required

Requirements

• RRT credential issued by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) required; CRT not accepted
• Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner by the Virginia State Board of Medicine required; other state licenses accepted with the requirement to obtain a 90-day temporary authorization while the VA permanent license is pending
• License required if applicable
• Certifications required: BLS and ACLS
• Minimum 1 year of experience in critical care, including high-volume ER and Level I Trauma Center settings
• Experience with Neurotrauma, cardiovascular services, and medical/surgical ICU patients required
• Proficiency in ventilator management including BiPAP, CPAP, HFNC, flow-by, mechanical ventilation weaning, and high-pressure alarm troubleshooting
• Skilled in aerosol and medication delivery systems (mask, trach, MDI, Medihaler) and administration of relevant inhaled medications
• Competent in ABG interpretation
• Airway management skills required: extubation, oral/nasal airway placement, suctioning, sputum collection, and tracheostomy care
• Proficient in oxygen therapy and nebulizer setups (handheld, T-piece, trach collar, ultrasonic)
• Epic EMR experience required
• Two professional references required for consideration
• Valid driver's license and Social Security card required for consideration
• First-time travelers will be considered; 1 year of prior travel experience preferred
• Candidates must not reside within the facility's radius restriction to qualify

Additional Information

• Robust Assess and Treat protocol in place, with structured ventilator management and liberation policy
• Must be available to work one holiday during the 13-week contract
• All time-off requests must be submitted at the time of application
• Local candidates are not accepted for this position