Travel Contract for Registered Respiratory Therapist for 13 weeks starting 09/28/2026 - $2318.00/week

Job Description & Requirements
Registered Respiratory Therapist - (RRT)
StartDate: 9/28/2026 Available Shifts: 12 N Pay Rate: $2318.00 - $2389.00

Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist jobs in Norfolk, VA offer you the chance to work in a 525-bed academic medical center and Level 1 Trauma facility. You will care for adults and geriatric patients in high-acuity units such as ICU, ED, trauma, cardiac, cardiac surgical, IMCU, and medical-surgical floors. The facility features specialized units for burns, neuro, vascular, cardiac, general medicine, and progressive ventilation ICUs. To qualify, you must have a Virginia RT license, be a Registered Respiratory Therapist, and have at least three years of critical care experience. You will manage 8 to 15 patients per shift, using advanced equipment like the Hamilton Vent Fleet (G5, T1, C1, C6), Optiflow, Vapotherm, Resmed AirCurve, Hillrom Metaneb & Vest, Philips Respironics Cough Assist T70, and perform procedures such as RT-driven protocol vent management, trauma response, bronchial hygiene, non-invasive and high-flow oxygen therapy, CABG post-op recovery, and care for spinal cord injury and chest trauma. Night shift is required. AMN Healthcare offers excellent compensation, discounts and perks, dedicated recruiters and clinical support, and the AMN Passport app for 24/7 assistance. As a publicly traded company, AMN Healthcare upholds higher ethical standards in business practices. 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

“Sentara has a strict 3rd party education verification requirement. Please confirm with cln that the education listed in their experience tab is accurate and if they have any diplomas or transcripts they can provide please send those in now”

“Sentara has a strict 3rd party education verification requirement. Please confirm with cln that the education listed in their experience tab is accurate and if they have any diplomas or transcripts they can provide please send those in now”
• 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!