Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist - $1,770 per week at Jackson HealthPros

Jackson HealthPros is seeking a travel Registered Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in Newport News, Virginia.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Registered Respiratory Therapist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Start Date: 06/29/2026
• Duration: 52 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

We’re hiring an experienced Respiratory Therapist for a local healthcare provider where you’ll be responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating the treatment, care, and needs of patients with breathing disorders

Minimum Requirements:

• Associate or bachelor’s degree from a Respiratory Therapy or Cardiopulmonary Science program
• Current state license in good standing with the State License Board
• One year experience as an RRT
• BLS certification

• Experience with invasive and non-invasive ventilatory equipment
• Experience performing oximetry and capnography monitoring
• Experience with 12-Lead EKG and basic arrhythmia recognition
• Experience performing pulmonary function studies
• Experience assisting with bronchoscopy, tracheostomy, and chest tube related procedures
• Experience performing arterial puncture
• Experience with mechanical ventilation setup, self-testing, operation, and monitoring
• Experience performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation according to BLS and ACLS guidelines

Assignment Details

• Schedule: 3x12

Apply now and one of our recruiters will reach out with the details to see if this is the right fit for you.

Benefits Designed for Travelers

We deeply value your commitment to improving the lives of others, that’s why we offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package starting your first day.

• Weekly, On-Time Pay because that's how it should be
• Full Medical Benefits & 401k Matching Plan
• 24/7 Recruiter: Your main point of contact available by text, phone or email
• Competitive Referral Bonuses
• 100% Paid Housing Available
• Travel & License Reimbursement

Impacting Patient Care Nationwide

As a health professional with Jackson HealthPros, you get the flexibility, stability and growth you need with the satisfaction of impacting communities nationwide. Choose from a variety of career options including direct hire, temp-to-hire, and travel contracts in cities coast to coast. Get full-time pay, benefits, and relocation assistance (at no cost to you) in travel contracts that give you the freedom to explore, with the stability of a full-time job. Find your perfect match with ProVenture, our AI enhanced career app designed for health professionals.

Location Highlights

Newport News, Virginia offers access to coastal living and established cultural attractions. The city is home to Newport News Park, one of the largest municipal parks in the country at about 7,600 acres, and The Mariners’ Museum and Park, which includes a 167-acre lake and extensive walking trails. Colonial Williamsburg is about 20 miles away, and Yorktown Beach is roughly 15 miles away, offering convenient access to historic sites and waterfront recreation. Interstate 64 runs through the city, and Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport provides regional air access for travelers seeking a mix of urban convenience and outdoor options.

EEO Statement

Jackson Healthcare and its family of companies are an EEO/AA Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all of our associates.

Jackson HealthPros Job ID #451013. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.

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