REGISTERED OR REGISTRY ELIGIBLE RESPIRATORY THERAPIST- Nights 7P - 7AM. $10,000 SIGN ON BONUS
Listed compensation
$32.13-$49.16/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
Coordinate and participate in the administration of respiratory therapy modalities to adult, adolescent, pediatric, infant, and newborn patients with respiratory related difficulties in accordance with physician’s instructions.
The registered therapist must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development of the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient’s status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient’s requirements relative to his/her age, specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in the unit’s departmental policies and procedures. Reports to the Director of Respiratory Services and receives input from the Respiratory Therapy Supervisor.
Work schedule is for 3 nights/4 nights alternating.
Experience
A minimum of 1-year acute care experience functioning as a Respiratory Therapist is desired. Experience with adult, pediatric, and newborn patients is preferred.
Education
Graduate from an accredited Respiratory Care Program with a A.A.S. or B.S. degree in Respiratory Care.
Credentials
- Registered Respiratory Therapist credential granted by the NBRC is required.
- Must possess and maintain a current Virginia state license to practice Respiratory Care.
- BLS certification is required.
- ACCS and NPS certifications from the NBRC are encouraged.
- ACLS, PALS, and NRP are preferred and encouraged but not required.
License Requirements
Licensed by the Commonwealth of Virginia
Some Benefits of Working at Augusta Health Include
- Generous paid time off to promote work life balance
- Free onsite parking
- Shift and weekend differentials
- Tuition reimbursement
- Onsite child care
- Relocation Reimbursement up to $10,000
Company Information
Augusta Health is a mission-driven, independent, nonprofit, community health system located in Fishersville Virginia in Virginia’s scenic Shenandoah Valley.
Augusta Health offers a full continuum of inpatient and outpatient which includes Augusta Medical Center a 255 bed inpatient facility and Augusta Medical Group which is comprised of 40 practice locations and four urgent care locations.
Equal Opportunity
Augusta Health recruits, hires and promotes qualified candidates for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran or military discharge status, and family medical or genetic information.
Key Responsibilities
Coordinate and administer respiratory therapy modalities to patients of all ages according to physician instructions. Assess patient data and interpret clinical information to provide appropriate care based on departmental policies.
Requirements
Requires a degree from an accredited Respiratory Care Program and a current Virginia state license. Must hold a Registered Respiratory Therapist credential from the NBRC and BLS certification.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Certifications
Key Skills
Respiratory Therapy Career Context
Of the 40 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 53% have no call, 60% require no weekends.
Respiratory Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 2.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
The cost-of-living index for Virginia is 101.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$85k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $84k in an average-cost state. 61.1% of Virginia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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