Travel Respiratory Therapy Technician in Roanoke, VA

Job Title

Respiratory Therapist (RRT) – Respiratory/Neuro Diagnostics

Location

Roanoke, VA

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Nights | 3x12-Hour Shifts (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM) | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory therapy services in a high-volume emergency department and Level I Trauma Center environment, including Neurotrauma, cardiovascular services, and medical/surgical ICU patients across adolescent, adult, and geriatric populations
• Administer aerosol and medication delivery systems including mask, trach, MDI, and Medihaler; medications include Albuterol, Atrovent, Combivent, Flovent, Pulmicort, Mucomyst, racemic epinephrine, inhaled Flolan, inhaled steroids, bicarbonate, and lidocaine
• Perform ABG interpretation and manage ventilators including BiPAP, CPAP, HFNC, and mechanical ventilation weaning; troubleshoot high-pressure alarms using equipment such as Servo I, Servo U, V-60 BiPAP, Optiflow, iNOvent, and LTV1200
• Perform airway management duties including extubation, oral/nasal airway placement, suctioning, sputum collection, and tracheostomy care
• Set up and manage oxygen therapy and nebulizer systems including handheld, T-piece, trach collar, and ultrasonic configurations
• Float within skillset as required and document all care using EPIC

Required Qualifications

• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential issued by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) required; CRT not accepted
• Active Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner license in Virginia or equivalent state license; candidates must obtain a 90-day temporary authorization while a permanent Virginia license is pending
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Minimum of one year of critical care experience in a high-volume ER or Level I Trauma Center setting
• Proficiency with EPIC electronic health records required
• Must be willing to work weekend shifts (every other weekend or 6 weekend shifts per 6-week block), at least one holiday per 13-week contract, and float within skillset

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Prior travel therapy experience preferred (minimum 1 year)
• Familiarity with robust Assess and Treat protocols and ventilator management and liberation policies

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work in a high-acuity, Level I Trauma Center (Adult and Pediatric) with advanced specialty services and a wide range of complex patient cases
• Gain experience in a Magnet-designated facility featuring advanced stroke, cardiovascular, and neurotrauma capabilities