Respiratory Therapist in Newport News, Virginia
- Agency
- Atlas MedStaff
- Location
- Newport News, VA
- Job type
- Travel
- Pay
- $1,871/Per Week
- Profession
- Respiratory Therapist
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Oct 27, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $49.75
- Weekly
- $1,791
- Yearly (full-time)
- $93,132
- Contract length
- 13 weeks
This job pays about $49.75/hour — 25% above the median for Respiratory Therapist jobs in Virginia ($39.86/hour). The total includes tax-free housing and meal stipends, which staff jobs don't pay, so take-home pay is usually higher than the hourly figure suggests.
Estimated from the weekly pay in the listing, 36 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
Respiratory Therapist jobs in Virginia right now
- 72 open Respiratory Therapist jobs in Virginia from 7 agencies, 11 of them in Newport News.
- Pay in these listings: $14.63 – $76.11/hour, median $49.17/hour.
- Typical Respiratory Therapist pay in Virginia: $39.86/hour ($82,909/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: Atlas MedStaff ($56.64/hour across 11 jobs).
Job description
Job Description
Join an acute care hospital in Newport News, Virginia, as a Registered Respiratory Therapist for a 13-week overnight contract. In this role, you will support respiratory needs across the ICU, Emergency Department, medical-surgical units, and NICU while working alongside a team of approximately 7–10 respiratory therapists, depending on census. This assignment offers broad acute-care exposure and the chance to keep the night shift breathing smoothly.
The schedule is three 12-hour night shifts from 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM. Required credentials include BLS, ACLS, RRT, and CRT. PALS is preferred, and NRP is beneficial for travelers with NICU experience.
Weather
Weather information for this assignment period was not provided. Newport News is generally known for a coastal climate, so travelers can typically expect variable temperatures and a mix of comfortable outdoor conditions and occasional precipitation.
Fun Things To Do
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Waterfront outing: Explore the local shoreline, parks, and scenic walking areas around Newport News.
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History day trip: Visit Colonial Williamsburg for museums, historic sites, and living-history experiences.
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Museum day trip: Spend a day exploring Jamestown and the surrounding historic area.
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Coastal escape: Take a day trip to Virginia Beach for oceanfront views, dining, and boardwalk activities.
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Local exploration: Discover Newport News attractions, restaurants, and outdoor recreation.
Job Specifics
City and State: Newport News, Virginia
Shift: 12-hour nights, 7:00 PM–7:00 AM
Duration: 13 weeks
Hours: 36 hours per week
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