Registered Respiratory Therapist - 12 Week Contract (TTWP) - Adults - Nights
Listed compensation
$70/hr
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- Employment & setting
- Contract
- Call expectations
- Includes call
- Weekends
- Includes weekends
Job description
Join VCU Health as a Registered Respiratory Therapist – 12-Week Contract, Nights in Richmond, Virginia, United States.
Benefits & Compensation
- Pay rate: $70/hr.
- Actual salary offers will be based on several key factors to include relevant work experience, credentials, and qualifications.
- EEO Employer/Disabled/Protected Veteran.
Work Schedule
- Contract position.
- Call responsibilities required.
- Weekend coverage may be required.
Apply to join VCU Health as a Registered Respiratory Therapist – 12-Week Contract, Nights.
Key Responsibilities
The Registered Respiratory Therapist provides safe and effective respiratory care across various patient populations, including neonate, pediatric, and adult groups. They also serve as a clinical resource, educator, and potential shift team leader within the hospital environment.
Requirements
Candidates must be licensed as a Respiratory Therapist in Virginia and hold current RRT certification from the NBRC. A minimum of one year of work experience as a Respiratory Therapist is required.
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, 43% have no call, 40% require no weekends.
Respiratory Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
The cost-of-living index for Virginia is 101.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$146k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $144k 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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