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Respiratory Therapist (RRT) Travel Assignment – Weekend Night Shift in Alexandria, VA

Seeking an experienced Respiratory Therapist or Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) for a 13-week travel respiratory therapy assignment in Alexandria, Virginia. Join a dedicated respiratory care team in an on-site long-term acute care hospital (LTACH), providing specialized pulmonary support to patients with complex respiratory needs while collaborating with physicians and the interdisciplinary care team. Alexandria offers a welcoming community just outside Washington, D.C., with historic charm, waterfront attractions, excellent dining, and convenient regional access.

Travel Respiratory Therapist Job Details

• Location: Alexandria, Virginia
• Healthcare Setting: Long-term acute care hospital (LTACH)
• Assignment Type: 13-week travel respiratory therapy assignment
• Start Date: November 2, 2026
• Schedule: Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
• Shift: 12-hour night shifts
• Shifts per Week: 3
• Hours per Week: 36
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,630–$1,750
• Work Arrangement: On-site

Respiratory Therapist and RRT Job Requirements

• At least 1 year of professional respiratory therapy experience
• Current Virginia respiratory therapy license or authorization to practice
• Current Respiratory Therapist or Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential
• Current BLS and ACLS knowledge or certification consistent with facility requirements
• Demonstrated competency with invasive and non-invasive mechanical ventilation
• Proficiency in airway management, tracheostomy care, suctioning, arterial puncture, oximetry, and capnography
• Ability to work independently on overnight weekend shifts and communicate effectively with the interdisciplinary care team

Respiratory Therapist Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients, develop or recommend respiratory treatment plans, and monitor responses to respiratory therapy
• Provide prescribed respiratory treatments using ventilators, oxygen delivery systems, aerosol devices, nebulizers, and humidification equipment
• Set up, test, operate, maintain, and monitor invasive and non-invasive mechanical ventilation equipment
• Perform airway management procedures, including endotracheal tube insertion and removal, tracheostomy care, and suctioning
• Perform chest physiotherapy and support secretion clearance using appropriate techniques and equipment
• Complete oximetry, capnography, pulmonary function measurements, arterial punctures, and 12-lead EKGs as required
• Assist with respiratory procedures, including bronchoscopy, percutaneous tracheostomy, and chest tube placement
• Provide chest drainage support, including PleurX catheter management when indicated
• Respond to cardiopulmonary emergencies and perform resuscitation measures in accordance with BLS and ACLS guidelines
• Educate patients and families about respiratory treatments, equipment, and safe respiratory care practices
• Document assessments, treatments, patient responses, test results, equipment checks, and handoff information accurately
• Communicate with physicians and the interdisciplinary care team regarding treatment effectiveness, changes in patient condition, and ongoing respiratory needs

Apply now for this Respiratory Therapist (RRT) travel opportunity and join a specialized respiratory care team in Alexandria, Virginia.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.