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Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) – Hospital Contract Job in Newport News, VA | 13-Week Night Assignment

Join a hospital respiratory care team as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) in Newport News, Virginia. This 13-week night assignment offers consistent scheduling, hands-on experience with invasive and non-invasive ventilation, and the opportunity to provide critical-care respiratory therapy across an acute-care hospital setting. Located in the Hampton Roads region, Newport News offers waterfront recreation, historic attractions, and convenient access to the coastal communities of southeastern Virginia.

Respiratory Therapist Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,570–$1,680
• Assignment Length: 13 weeks
• Start Date: November 2, 2026
• Schedule: Three 12-hour night shifts per week
• Hours: 36 hours per week
• Healthcare Setting: On-site hospital and acute-care respiratory services
• Location: Newport News, Virginia

Registered Respiratory Therapist Job Requirements

• At least 1 year of recent respiratory therapy experience in a hospital or acute-care setting
• Current Virginia respiratory therapist license or credential required to practice in the state
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Ability to provide safe, effective respiratory care with minimal supervision
• Experience with invasive and non-invasive ventilation, oxygen delivery systems, aerosol therapy, suctioning, and tracheostomy care
• Ability to work three 12-hour night shifts each week and participate in patient transport as clinically indicated

Respiratory Therapist Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients, develop or recommend respiratory treatment plans, and monitor responses to therapy
• Operate, maintain, and monitor mechanical ventilators and other respiratory equipment, including completing equipment setup and self-tests
• Administer prescribed oxygen, aerosol, nebulizer, humidification, and ventilation treatments
• Perform airway management, suctioning, chest physiotherapy, tracheostomy care, and endotracheal tube insertion or removal within scope of practice
• Conduct oximetry, capnography, pulmonary function measurements, arterial punctures, and other respiratory assessments according to policy
• Assist with bronchoscopy, percutaneous tracheostomy, chest tube placement, and other respiratory procedures
• Perform 12-lead EKGs, recognize basic arrhythmias, and respond to cardiopulmonary emergencies according to BLS and ACLS guidelines
• Provide patient and family education regarding respiratory treatments, equipment, and discharge needs
• Document assessments, treatments, patient responses, test results, and equipment information accurately
• Communicate effectively with physicians and the care team during rounds, handoffs, and changes in patient condition
• Support safe patient transport into and out of the facility when medically indicated

Apply now for this Registered Respiratory Therapist opportunity in Newport News, Virginia, and join a hospital team providing essential respiratory care to acute-care patients.

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.