Respiratory Therapist - Registered

City/State Norfolk, VA Work Shift Third (Nights) Overview: Sentara Health is currently recruiting for Registered Respiratory Therapists to work at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital in downtown Norfolk, VA. This role is a Full Time, Night Shift position. Sign-On Bonus: Up to $20,000 for Full Time Qualified Candidates! Up to $10,000 for Part Time Qualified Candidates! Experienced and New Graduates may qualify. Relocation, Moving, and Housing Allowance are available for candidates outside the area. About Sentara Norfolk General Hospital: Are you looking for more? More autonomy, innovative care, and engagement as a valued team member? We\’re seeking a highly motivated respiratory therapist to collaborate with nurses, physicians, and others using RT-driven protocols to provide exceptional patient care. Norfolk General Hospital is a 525-bed academic medical center and the region\’s only Level I trauma center. It is also home to Nightingale, Virginia\’s first hospital-based air ambulance, and Sentara Heart Hospital, the area\’s first and only dedicated heart hospital. Our high-acuity, specialized units include nine ICUs (burns, neuro, vascular, cardiac, general medicine, and ventilation). As a respiratory therapist, you\’ll learn advanced practices such as esophageal balloon-guided ventilation, lung-protective strategies, and monitoring indices to reduce ventilator-induced lung injury (VILI). Our protocols enable use of tools like APRV and Volumetric Diffusive Respiration. We support your success through a residency program that emphasizes science and reasoning behind clinical tasks, encouraging proactive thinking and questions. We also offer self-scheduling to support work-life balance. Required Qualifications: Associates or Bachelor\’s degree required. Non-degreed applicants with RRT credentials prior to January 1, 2006, and military RT program graduates with RRT credentials will also be considered. Certification/Licensure: State Respiratory license NBRC RRT BLS at hire; for new grads, must obtain NBRC RRT within 6 months. Experience: None required; 1 year preferred. Join our team committed to quality healthcare, growth, and development! Keywords: Monster, Talroo-Allied Health, RRT, Respiratory Therapist, RT, CRT #J-18808-Ljbffr