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Job description
American Traveler is seeking a travel Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in Fredericksburg, Virginia.
Job Description & Requirements
Specialty: Respiratory Therapist
Discipline: Allied Health Professional
Start Date: 10/27/2026
Duration: 13 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, nights
Employment Type: Travel
Assignment Overview
Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
Hours: 36 hrs/wk
Start Date: Oct 27, 2026
Length: 13 weeks
Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist for a night shift position at a Level II Trauma Center, requiring adult critical care and ED experience.
Details
Adult critical care and Emergency Department work setting at a Level II Trauma Center community hospital
Night shift, 3x12 hours, 19:00-07:30
Every other weekend and every other holiday required
Mandatory on-call: 3 shifts per 6-week scheduling period
Must float within scope to ER and Adult ICU Stepdown units as needed, and to nearby affiliated facilities based on census
ICU travelers may float to non-ICU units with standard patient ratios ranging from 1:4 to 1:6
Charting via Epic
Wine colored scrubs required
Requirements
Minimum 4 years of respiratory therapy experience
BLS, ACLS, and CRT certifications required
ACLS may be obtained within a 90-day window from start date
VA state license required (or proof of application along with another non-compact state license)
License required if applicable
RRT and NRP certifications preferred
Community hospital and Level II Trauma experience required
Level I Trauma experience preferred
Prior travel assignment experience required
Experience with airway management, medication administration, ABGs, O2 therapy, suctioning, pulmonary toileting, BiPAP, CPAP, and nebulizers required
NICU, ED, and adult ICU experience preferred
Epic charting experience preferred
Additional Information
Provide aerosol, bronchial hygiene, and lung inflation therapies
Perform arterial blood gas draws and analysis
Implement and manage CPAP/BiPAP therapy
Attend monthly department meetings when working, or review and acknowledge meeting minutes if not scheduled
No block scheduling accommodations available
RTO at manager's discretion; Christmas Eve/Christmas RTO cannot be accommodated
First-time travelers accepted
Local candidates accepted at the same pay rate with no radius restriction
Returning travelers must have a 1-year separation from the facility before reapplying
Up to 8 hours of pre-start training modules required within 1 week of signing
American Traveler Job ID #P- . Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel Respiratory Therapist - Registered RT/RRT
About American Traveler
With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.
With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.
American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.
With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.
Worksite address
fredericksburg, VA, 22403, US
Who can apply
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