Respiratory Therapist, Internal Traveler Program

Position Overview

Healthcare professionals at UVA Health are valued team members contributing to an academic health system with a world-class academic medical center, including a level 1 trauma center, an NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, and UVA Children’s. At UVA Health, healthcare professionals provide high quality patient care, advance medicine, and innovate excellence; transforming health and inspiring hope for all Virginians and beyond.

Key Responsibilities

• The Internal Traveler Program offers healthcare professionals the chance to explore diverse clinical practice opportunities at UVA Health in 13‑week blocks (renewable up to a maximum of 39 weeks).
• Compensation: Positions are compensated competitively with other traveler roles.
• $2,500 Incentive Bonus for the first 13‑week assignment.
• Opportunities are available for Respiratory Therapists requiring a moderate level of knowledge, assessment, and therapeutic skills for respiratory conditions.
• For further details, please visit: https://hr.virginia.edu/uva-health-internal-traveler-program

Required Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited respiratory therapy educational program (Bachelor’s degree preferred).
• Minimum of 12 months of acute/critical care Respiratory Therapy clinical experience.
• Active Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential with the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) and licensed to practice in the Commonwealth of Virginia. New graduates must obtain the RRT credential within 90 days of hire.
• American Heart Association (AHA) Health Care Provider BLS certification required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Active NBRC Specialty Credential (e.g., RRT-ACCS, RRT-NPS) is preferred.

Benefits & Perks

• Compensation: Competitive hourly rate.
• Incentive Bonus: $2,500 for the first 13‑week assignment.
• Access to a world‑class, Magnet Recognized academic health system featuring a level 1 trauma center and an NCI‑designated Comprehensive Cancer Center.
• Opportunities to work in a prestigious academic environment committed to advancing medicine and patient care.