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5.1/10 work-life score · Above average in Respiratory Therapy — ranked against 3,713 active roles in this specialty

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Sentara Health
Woodbridge, Virginia

Respiratory Therapist- Registered

Respiratory Therapist Above average in Respiratory TherapyNo nightsFull-Time
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About the Role

Full-time day shift RRT at Sentara Northern Virginia. Up to $20K sign-on bonus. NICU/PICU experience a plus. Relocation and housing allowance available.

Join Sentara Health as a Respiratory Therapist – Days, $20K Sign-On Bonus in Woodbridge, Virginia, United States. City/State Woodbridge, VA Work Shift First (Days) Overview: Sentara is currently hiring a Registered Respiratory Therapist. This is a Full Time position with Day shift hours.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Signing bonus: $20,000.
  • Medical, Dental, Vision plans
  • Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000
  • Paid Time Off and Sick Leave
  • Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave
  • Emergency Backup Care
  • Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans
  • Life Insurance
  • 401k/403B with Employer Match
  • Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • Day shift only - no nights.

This position offers day shifts only, a signing bonus. Work with Sentara Health in Woodbridge, Virginia, United States.

Key Responsibilities

The Registered Respiratory Therapist will provide high-quality, compassionate respiratory care to patients within a 183-bed hospital setting. Responsibilities include utilizing the Sentara eCare electronic medical record system to document care and ensure patient safety.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an Associate or Bachelor's degree and possess a valid State Respiratory license, NBRC RRT certification, and BLS certification. While no prior experience is required, one year of respiratory care experience is preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree

Certifications

BLS

Key Skills

Respiratory therapyNICU carePICU carePatient careElectronic medical recordsSafety protocolsClinical servicesCardiovascular careEmergency care

Respiratory Therapy Career Context

Sentara Health holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 71/100, 296 active listings.

Of the 50 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 26% have no call, 36% require no weekends.

Respiratory Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.7% 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)). 61.1% of Virginia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Position Insights

AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 5.1/10 on work-life balance for Respiratory Therapist roles.

Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...

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About Sentara Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Virginia Beach, Virginia
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, Dental, Vision plans
Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000
Paid Time Off and Sick Leave
Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave
Emergency Backup Care
Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans
Life Insurance
401k/403B with Employer Match