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Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) – Hospital | Newport News, VA

Explore a travel Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) job in Newport News, Virginia, providing advanced respiratory care in a hospital-based setting. This on-site opportunity is ideal for a skilled respiratory therapist who is confident managing ventilatory equipment, supporting critical procedures, and delivering compassionate patient care. Located in the Hampton Roads region, Newport News offers waterfront access, historic attractions, parks, and a welcoming coastal Virginia community.

Travel Respiratory Therapist Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,570–$1,680
• Location: Newport News, Virginia
• Healthcare Setting: Hospital-based respiratory care
• Schedule: 12-hour night shifts; approximately 36 hours per week
• Start Date: November 2, 2026
• Assignment Length: 13 weeks
• Work Arrangement: On-site

Registered Respiratory Therapist Job Requirements

• Current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential and authorization to practice in Virginia
• At least 1 year of professional respiratory therapy experience; hospital experience preferred
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications
• Demonstrated competency with invasive and non-invasive mechanical ventilation
• Ability to work independently, exercise sound clinical judgment, and communicate effectively with physicians and the interdisciplinary care team
• Strong documentation, patient education, and shift-to-shift handoff skills

Travel Respiratory Therapist Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive respiratory care and evaluate patients to recommend appropriate treatment plans within the scope of professional practice.
• Operate, monitor, and maintain a variety of ventilators, oxygen delivery systems, aerosol devices, nebulizers, and related respiratory equipment.
• Perform respiratory treatments, chest physiotherapy, suctioning, oximetry, capnography, pulmonary function measurements, and arterial punctures as indicated.
• Provide tracheostomy care, including routine and emergency tube insertion or removal, and support endotracheal intubation using free-hand or video laryngoscopy techniques.
• Assist with bronchoscopy, percutaneous tracheostomy, chest tube placement, and other respiratory-related procedures.
• Perform 12-lead EKGs, recognize basic arrhythmias, and provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation according to current BLS and ACLS guidelines.
• Review relevant diagnostic information, including chest imaging, and communicate changes in patient status to physicians and other members of the care team.
• Educate patients and families about respiratory treatments, equipment, and discharge needs.
• Document assessments, treatments, patient responses, equipment checks, and clinical communication accurately in the medical record.
• Participate in equipment testing, preventive maintenance coordination, quality procedures, and other duties supporting safe respiratory care.

Apply now for this travel Registered Respiratory Therapist opportunity in Newport News, Virginia, and join a hospital respiratory care team serving patients throughout the Hampton Roads region.

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.