Job Title
Travel Respiratory Therapist (RRT) – Days
Location
Asheville, NC | Acute Care
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | 13-Week Travel Assignment | Days | 6:30 AM – 7:15 PM | Expected 36–40 hours/week | Varying weekends required (at least 4 weekend shifts per 6-week schedule)
Key Responsibilities
- Provide respiratory therapy services across adult, NICU, and pediatric service lines in a high-acuity hospital setting
- Operate and manage a variety of ventilators and respiratory equipment including GE R860 adult vents, Draeger infant/peds vents, Newport HT70 transport vent, V60 non-invasive devices, and high-flow oxygen devices (Vapotherm, Comfort Flow)
- Document patient care accurately using Cerner EMR
- Float to all critical care units and floors as needed
- Maintain RRT certification, BLS, ACLS, and PALS throughout the duration of the assignment
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality respiratory care in a Level II trauma and comprehensive stroke center environment
Required Qualifications
- Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential — CRTs will not be considered
- Active North Carolina Respiratory Therapy License
- BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications required
- Minimum 5 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 at a nationally recognized, high-acuity facility serving as the region's referral center for Level II trauma, comprehensive stroke, and neonatal intensive care
- Gain experience across a broad range of critical care environments including adult, pediatric, and NICU service lines