Respiratory Therapist

Respiratory Therapist opening in Norfolk, VA.

About the role

As a Respiratory Therapist, you will provide critical care to patients experiencing breathing difficulties and cardiopulmonary disorders. You will work closely with physicians and nursing staff to develop and implement individualized treatment plans, operating sophisticated respiratory equipment and monitoring patient responses to therapy. Your clinical expertise will be essential in emergency situations, intensive care units, and general patient care settings.

This role requires strong clinical judgment, technical proficiency, and the ability to respond quickly in high-pressure situations. You will care for patients across the lifespan, from premature infants requiring ventilator support to elderly patients managing chronic respiratory disease.

What you will do

• Assess patients through physical examination, diagnostic testing, and review of medical history to determine appropriate respiratory care
• Administer oxygen therapy, aerosol medications, and other respiratory treatments according to physician orders
• Manage mechanical ventilation for patients requiring breathing support, adjusting settings based on patient response and blood gas results
• Perform diagnostic procedures including arterial blood gas analysis, pulmonary function testing, and sleep studies
• Respond to emergency codes and provide airway management, including intubation assistance and manual resuscitation
• Educate patients and families on proper use of respiratory equipment, inhalers, and home oxygen systems
• Document all treatments, patient assessments, and equipment checks in the medical record

What you need

• Active Respiratory Therapist license per state requirements
• Associate or Bachelor's degree from a CoARC-accredited Respiratory Therapy program
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required; Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) often preferred
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential from the National Board for Respiratory Care preferred in many settings
• Clinical competency in ventilator management, airway care, and arterial blood gas interpretation
• Strong critical thinking skills and ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams

Where you will work

You will practice in hospitals, including intensive care units, emergency departments, neonatal units, and medical-surgical floors. Some positions may be in pulmonary rehabilitation centers, sleep disorder labs, or specialized clinics focused on respiratory care.

• Profession: RT
• Speciality: RT
• Job type: Travel Nurse
• Shift: 12 hrs Night Shift (07:00 PM-07:00 AM)
• Schedule: 3 shifts/week · 36 hrs/week
• Duration: 13 Weeks
• Start date: 2026-08-03

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