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Job ID: 891914
Estimated Weekly Gross: $1,529.87
Job Title
Respiratory Therapist (RRT) – Travel Contract | Night Shift
Location
Asheville, NC | Acute Care
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | 13 Weeks | Nights, 6:30 PM – 7:00 AM | Projected Start: October 19, 2026
Key Responsibilities
- Provide respiratory therapy services across adult, NICU, and pediatric service lines within a large acute care hospital setting
- Operate and manage a variety of 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 accurately using the Cerner EMR system
- Float to all critical care units and general floor areas as needed
- Adhere to weekend scheduling requirements, with a minimum of 4 weekend shifts per 6-week schedule
- Maintain compliance with all unit guidelines, dress code (medium gray/pewter scrubs), and facility policies
Required Qualifications
- Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential — required; CRTs will not be considered
- Active North Carolina Respiratory Therapy License
- BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications — required
- Minimum 2 years of respiratory therapy experience
Preferred Experience / Skills
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification
- Experience in NICU and/or pediatric respiratory care settings
- Familiarity with Cerner EMR
Why Join Us
- Opportunity to work within a high-acuity, regionally recognized acute care facility that includes a Level II trauma center, comprehensive stroke center, Level III NICU, and the region’s only children’s hospital
- Gain experience in one of the busiest and most clinically diverse respiratory departments in the region, supporting a wide range of adult and pediatric service lines