Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist Job in Salem, VA | Nights (3x12)

Lewisgale Medical Center Salem, VA
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Registered Respiratory Therapist in Salem, VA
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$1,752
Specialty
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Travel · Allied
Shift
Nights
3×12 hrs
Start Date
11/30
Flexible
Contract
13 wks
Renewable
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This travel Registered Respiratory Therapist job in Salem, VA with Advantis Medical is a 13-week travel Registered Respiratory Therapist contract at Lewisgale Medical Center. This role pays $1,752 per week and follows a Nights shift with a 3x12 schedule. Read more

In this travel Registered Respiratory Therapist job, you will support patient care through specialty-specific clinical services, perform assessments and treatments within your scope of practice, document patient progress, operate relevant medical equipment, and collaborate with physicians and the broader care team to help deliver quality patient outcomes.

Advantis Medical supports travel clinicians with personalized recruiter guidance, fast and straightforward onboarding, complimentary licensing support, and benefits that start on Day 1. Start your application today to learn more about this travel Registered Respiratory Therapist job in Salem, VA and other assignments available nationwide. Read less

Job Details

  • Facility: Lewisgale Medical Center
  • Location: Salem, VA 24153
    Explore the area! See our local guide further down this page.
  • Contract Length: 13 Weeks
  • Shift: Nights (3x12)
  • EMR System: Meditech

Responsibilities

  • Assess respiratory status and deliver ordered therapies, including aerosolized medications and oxygen management, across assigned units
  • Set up, monitor, and manage mechanical ventilators, supporting weaning per physician orders and facility protocol
  • Draw and analyze arterial blood gases per facility protocol
  • Respond to rapid responses and codes, providing airway support and assisting with intubation when assigned

Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist Requirements:

  • 2+ years of recent Registered Respiratory Therapist experience.
  • Must hold all required certifications and licenses as mandated by Virginia and national regulatory bodies.

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FAQs – Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist Jobs Near Salem, VA

What credentials do travel RRT jobs require?
Travel RRT jobs generally require an active NBRC RRT credential, BLS, and a state respiratory care license where required. Additional requirements may include ACLS for adult critical care, PALS for pediatrics, or an NRP provider card for neonatal care. Specialized positions may also specify NPS or ACCS as preferred or required credentials.
How much critical care experience do I need for a travel RRT assignment?
Facilities often look for recent experience working independently in the type of respiratory care environment they are staffing. For hospital assignments, that may mean a strong background in acute or critical care and confidence managing a full respiratory workload with limited orientation. Travelers should be specific about the units, acuity levels, and level of independence in their recent experience.
Can my adult RRT experience qualify me for pediatric or neonatal travel jobs?
Not automatically. Pediatric and neonatal respiratory care typically require recent experience with those patient populations in addition to the appropriate credentials. Facilities may look closely at how recently you have worked with pediatric or neonatal patients and whether that experience matches the acuity of the assignment.
What do CT and IR techs handle at LewisGale Medical Center in Salem?
CT and IR techs handle emergency imaging at LewisGale's Level II Trauma Center, which staffs 24/7 in-house trauma surgeons in the Roanoke Valley.
How busy is cardiac work at LewisGale Medical Center?
Cardiovascular services and an ACC-accredited Chest Pain Center bring cath-lab and cardiovascular techs cardiac work, with charting on Meditech.
What neuroscience work would travelers find at LewisGale?
Neuro-interventional and IR techs work complex cases across a neuroscience program spanning neurosurgery, aneurysm, epilepsy, and stroke care at this teaching hospital.

Benefits

  • Day One Benefits, Medical, Dental, Vision & 401(k)
  • Relocation and Travel Reimbursement
  • Dedicated team to help with state licensing & renewals
  • Weekly Direct Deposit
  • $1,000 Referral Bonus + $250 Bonus for Your Referral

Explore Salem, VA

Salem, VA sits in the Roanoke Valley against a Blue Ridge backdrop, with healthcare, education, and a traditional downtown concentrated in a relatively small city. Local radiology includes X-ray, ultrasound, CT, PET, MRI, nuclear medicine, cardiac CT, and interventional procedures, creating a broad Allied diagnostic environment. Roanoke College adds a strong academic presence near the center of town, while regional roads connect Salem directly with Roanoke and the wider valley. Nearby greenways, parks, and mountain trails extend recreation beyond downtown. Salem's combination of advanced imaging, college-town character, and Blue Ridge access gives it a distinctive place within western Virginia.

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