Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist - $2,389 per week
AMN Healthcare Allied
04/20/2026
Travel
13 weeks
12 hr nights

Estimated Pay Package:

$2,389/week
Includes both taxable pay and non-taxable stipends
Discipline: Registered Respiratory Therapist
Shift: 12 hr nights
Start: 04/20/2026 (may be flexible)
Type: Travel
Duration: 13 weeks

Travel Assignment for Registered Respiratory Therapist in Norfolk, VA for 13 weeks - x12 hr nights - $2389.00/week

Job Details

Job Description & Requirements
Registered Respiratory Therapist - (RRT)
StartDate: 4/20/2026 Available Shifts: 12 N Pay Rate: $2389.00 - $2462.00

Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist jobs in Norfolk, VA let you use your VA license and RRT certification to care for adult and geriatric patients in high-acuity settings. You will work 12-hour night shifts, 7 PM to 7 AM, with rotating weekends and on-call every 6 weeks for a 13-week contract and 36 hours weekly. Your responsibilities include managing ventilators, responding to trauma, performing bronchial hygiene, and supporting cardiac and surgical ICU, ED, IMCU/MS floors, and trauma units. You will treat 8 to 15 patients per shift and use advanced equipment such as Hamilton vent fleet, Optiflow, Vapotherm, Resmed AirCurve, Hillrom Metaneb, and Philips Respironics Cough Assist. You must have at least three years of critical care experience. Norfolk offers waterfront attractions, vibrant arts, and a welcoming community atmosphere. AMN Healthcare provides excellent compensation, discounts and perks, dedicated recruiters and clinical support, and the AMN Passport app for career management. As a publicly traded company, AMN Healthcare upholds high ethical standards. Apply now to join this Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist assignment in Norfolk, VA.

Required Qualifications
Registered Respiratory Therapist, Adult Experience: 2 years Licenses: RT-VA SSN Required DOB Required Link must be sent to the cln first -- Traveler Assessment – Fill out form
• VA license, RRT only
• A minimal of two years' experience in critical care.
• Must know prior to submitting if cln is working within the system or ever has
• Expected Patients 8-15 per shift, Adults and Geriatrics
• Registered Respiratory Therapist, Adult
• Experience: 3 years
• Licenses: RT-VA
• ICU, ED, Trauma, Cardiac, Cardiac Surgical, IMCU/MS Floors
• 525 academic medical center and Level 1 Trauma
• Variety of high-acuity, highly specialized units including burns, neuro, vascular, cardiac, general medicine, and progressive ventilation ICUs.
• Top 10 Procedures: RT Driven Protocol vent management, veletri/epoprostenol, trauma response, bronchial hygiene protocol driven therapy, non-invasive, high flow oxygen, CABG post-op recovery, Spinal Cord Injury and Chest Trauma
• Most Common Equipment: Hamiton Vent Fleet: G5, T1, C1, C6. High Flow Oxygen: Optiflow, Vapotherm Non-Invasive: Resmed AirCurve, C1/T1 Common Bronchial Hygiene: Hillrom Metaneb & Vest, Philips Respironics Cough Assist T70
• Preferred Level 1 trauma Cardiac surgical ICU


Facility Location
Known as “America’s first region,” the areas of Virginia Beach and Norfolk are not only teeming with history, but also offer some beautifully relaxing beaches. Combine the region’s natural beauty and culture with a prominent medical presence, and you have a coveted location, filled with a kaleidoscope of opportunities. From wildlife refuge parks to a thriving nightlife and dining scene, the Virginia Beach/Norfolk area is primed for fun.

Job Benefits
Allied travel assignments are typically for 13 weeks and offer generous packages that include:

  • Competitive pay rates
  • Medical, Dental, Vision
  • 401(k) and Flex Spending
  • Life Insurance
  • Accident and Short-term Disability Coverage
  • Free Continuing Education
  • Competitive Housing Deal
  • Refer a friend and earn extra cash!


About the Company
At AMN Healthcare, we strive to be recognized as the most trusted, innovative, and influential force in helping healthcare organizations provide quality patient care that continually evolves to make healthcare more human, more effective, and more achievable.

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Requirements

Registered Respiratory Therapist, Adult Experience: 2 years Licenses: RT-VA SSN Required DOB Required Link must be sent to the cln first -- Traveler Assessment – Fill out form • VA license, RRT only • A minimal of two years' experience in critical care. • Must know prior to submitting if cln is working within the system or ever has • Expected Patients 8-15 per shift, Adults and Geriatrics • Registered Respiratory Therapist, Adult • Experience: 3 years • Licenses: RT-VA • ICU, ED, Trauma, Cardiac, Cardiac Surgical, IMCU/MS Floors • 525 academic medical center and Level 1 Trauma • Variety of high-acuity, highly specialized units including burns, neuro, vascular, cardiac, general medicine, and progressive ventilation ICUs. • Top 10 Procedures: RT Driven Protocol vent management, veletri/epoprostenol, trauma response, bronchial hygiene protocol driven therapy, non-invasive, high flow oxygen, CABG post-op recovery, Spinal Cord Injury and Chest Trauma • Most Common Equipment: Hamiton Vent Fleet: G5, T1, C1, C6. High Flow Oxygen: Optiflow, Vapotherm Non-Invasive: Resmed AirCurve, C1/T1 Common Bronchial Hygiene: Hillrom Metaneb & Vest, Philips Respironics Cough Assist T70 • Preferred Level 1 trauma Cardiac surgical ICU

Benefits

Allied travel assignments are typically for 13 weeks and offer generous packages that include:
  • Competitive pay rates
  • Medical, Dental, Vision
  • 401(k) and Flex Spending
  • Life Insurance
  • Accident and Short-term Disability Coverage
  • Free Continuing Education
  • Competitive Housing Deal
  • Refer a friend and earn extra cash!

About AMN Healthcare Allied

AMN Healthcare is a leading force in the healthcare industry, committed to being the most trusted, innovative, and influential partner for healthcare organizations. With a focus on providing quality patient care, AMN Healthcare offers holistic solutions that reduce costs, streamline processes, and improve efficiencies. The company boasts over 30 years of experience and takes pride in staffing leading healthcare facilities with the nation's best travelers. As an industry leader, AMN Healthcare offers a diverse team dedicated to supporting healthcare workers and facilities, ensuring a personalized and supportive experience for both clients and candidates.

Testimonials:

  • "Transitioning to travel PT was the best decision we have ever made! It has allowed us to travel the country, get engaged, and meet so many amazing people along the way. Thank you, AMN, for turning our lives into a constant adventure" - Derek Olson and Lucia Valenzuela (PT Team)
  • "Being a travel occupational therapist has opened so many new doors for me. I've gotten to live in so many incredible states, experience local culture, food, nature, all kinds of new people, work in all different job settings, and make connections all over the country. I'm so thankful that I get to do this!" - Amy Schaller (OT)
  • "I have enjoyed my time as a travel PT as it has allowed me to visit new places, gain new experiences, and meet amazing people along the way." - William (PT)
  • "I love being a Medical Laboratory Travel Technologist because it gives me an opportunity to see the world. Not only do I get to see and live in cities all over the us but traveling has afforded me (and my dog) opportunities to see parts of the world I never dreamed of. Whether for work or fun we’re always someplace amazing" - Stacie (Med Lab Tech)

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