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Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) – Hospital Travel Contract in Richmond, VA

Apply now for a 13-week Registered Respiratory Therapist travel job in Richmond, Virginia, providing advanced respiratory care in an acute-care hospital setting. This on-site opportunity is ideal for a skilled respiratory care professional who is confident managing complex respiratory needs, operating advanced ventilatory equipment, and collaborating with physicians and interdisciplinary care teams. Richmond offers a welcoming blend of historic charm, vibrant neighborhoods, outdoor recreation, and convenient access to the broader Mid-Atlantic region.

Travel Respiratory Therapist Job Details

• Job Title: Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
• Specialty: Respiratory Therapy
• Healthcare Setting: Hospital and acute care
• Location: Richmond, Virginia 23230
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,590–$1,700
• Start Date: November 16, 2026
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks
• Schedule: Three 12-hour day shifts per week
• Hours: 36 hours per week
• Work Arrangement: On-site

Registered Respiratory Therapist Job Requirements

• At least 1 year of recent respiratory therapy experience in a hospital or comparable acute-care environment
• Current respiratory therapist licensure in the state of Virginia, as applicable
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential or equivalent professional credential
• Current BLS certification; ACLS certification or the ability to perform care in accordance with ACLS guidelines is strongly preferred
• Demonstrated competence with invasive and non-invasive mechanical ventilation, oxygen delivery systems, airway management, and respiratory monitoring
• Strong patient assessment, clinical documentation, communication, and clinical judgment skills
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while collaborating effectively with physicians and the interdisciplinary care team

Respiratory Therapist Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients, develop or recommend respiratory treatment plans, and monitor responses to therapy
• Provide prescribed respiratory treatments using ventilators, oxygen and aerosol devices, nebulizers, humidification systems, and other respiratory equipment
• Operate, maintain, and monitor invasive and non-invasive mechanical ventilation equipment, including equipment setup and self-testing
• Perform airway management procedures, including suctioning, tracheostomy care, and endotracheal tube insertion and removal according to policy and scope of practice
• Perform oximetry, capnography, pulmonary function measurements, arterial puncture, and other respiratory assessments as indicated
• Assist with respiratory-related procedures such as bronchoscopy, percutaneous tracheostomy, chest tube placement, and chest drainage
• Provide chest physiotherapy and secretion-clearance treatments
• Perform 12-lead EKGs and basic arrhythmia recognition
• Participate in cardiopulmonary resuscitation and emergency response activities in accordance with BLS and ACLS guidelines
• Transport patients safely into and out of the facility when medically prescribed
• Educate patients and families about treatments, equipment, and respiratory care needs, including discharge-related instructions
• Communicate patient status and treatment effectiveness to attending and pulmonary physicians and provide thorough shift-to-shift handoff reports
• Document assessments, treatments, patient responses, test results, equipment use, and charges accurately in the medical record
• Identify equipment concerns and assist with preventative maintenance and repair coordination

Apply now for this Registered Respiratory Therapist travel contract in Richmond, Virginia, and join a hospital care team delivering high-quality respiratory therapy.

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.