Travel Respiratory Therapist Job

Overview
Respiratory Therapist – Respiratory Therapy in Norfolk, Virginia. Start date 05/11/2026 for a 13-week travel assignment at a skilled nursing facility. Weekly pay ranges from $1,606 to $1,645 per week with guaranteed hours of 35 per week. Shift is 3x12 nights (18:30–07:00).

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $1,606–$1,645 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 35 per week
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: 3x12 nights (18:30–07:00)
- Start date: 05/11/2026
- Setting: Skilled nursing facility
- Employment type: Travel - temporary assignment

Responsibilities
- Provide respiratory therapy services to residents according to orders and established care plans
- Assess respiratory status and administer prescribed therapies (oxygen, bronchodilators, neb treatments, aerosol therapies)
- Monitor oxygen therapy and respiratory support, adjusting plans as directed and documenting responses
- Perform airway clearance techniques and assist with chest physiotherapy as needed
- Set up, operate, troubleshoot, and maintain respiratory equipment; adhere to safety and infection control standards
- Document patient progress and care activities in the medical record; communicate with the interdisciplinary team to optimize care

Requirements
- Availability for a travel assignment and ability to commit to 13 weeks
- Night shift availability (18:30–07:00) and ability to work in a 3x12 schedule
- Ability to work effectively in a skilled nursing facility environment
- Strong communication and documentation skills
- Competence in operating standard respiratory therapy equipment and administering prescribed therapies

Benefits and Support
- Guaranteed hours: 35 per week
- Travel assignment duration: 13 weeks
- Night shift schedule
- Assignment coverage and scheduling support through the placement

Please note: Pay rates and guaranteed hours are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and confirmed hours will be discussed during the hiring process.

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