Respiratory Therapist

Job Title

Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) – Night Shift

Location

Asheville, North Carolina

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Travel | 13-Week Assignment | Night Shift (6:30 PM – 7:00 AM) | Onsite | Projected Start: July 20, 2026

Key Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory therapy services across adult, NICU, and pediatric service lines within a high-acuity hospital setting
• Operate and manage ventilators and respiratory equipment including GE R860 adult vents, Draeger infant/pediatric vents, Newport HT70 transport vent, V60 non-invasive devices, and high-flow oxygen devices (Vapotherm, Comfort Flow)
• Document patient care and clinical data using Cerner EMR
• Float to all critical care units and general floor areas as needed
• Maintain patient ratios of 10–25 patients and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of 12–16 night-shift RRTs
• Fulfill varying weekend shift requirements (minimum 4 weekend shifts per 6-week schedule)

Required Qualifications

• Active North Carolina Respiratory Therapy License
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential
• Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications
• Minimum 2 years of respiratory therapy experience

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification
• Experience in NICU or pediatric respiratory care settings

Why Join Us

• Join a nationally recognized, high-acuity facility that serves as the region's referral center for Level II trauma, comprehensive stroke, and Level III NICU care
• Work alongside a large, experienced respiratory therapy team in a facility that has earned top national distinctions for clinical quality and patient safety