Travel Respiratory Therapy Technician in Hickory, NC

Why Join Us Opportunity to work at a large, full-service medical center offering exposure to a broad range of specialties including brain, cancer, heart, lung, orthopedics, surgical, women's services, and a Level 3 NICU. Operate and manage ventilators and respiratory equipment including Servo-I, Drager Evita 500, PB 840, Hamilton T-1 and MR-1, V-60 BiPAP, ResMed CPAPs, and Optiflow high-flow systems.

Job Title

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) – Night Shift Travel Contract

Location

Hickory, NC | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | 13 Weeks | Nights (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM) | Expected 36 hours/week | Alternating weekends | Call may be required

Key Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory therapy services across a full range of patient populations including adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients
• Operate and manage ventilators and respiratory equipment including Servo-I, Drager Evita 500, PB 840, Hamilton T-1 and MR-1, V-60 BiPAP, ResMed CPAPs, and Optiflow high-flow systems
• Perform and interpret blood gas analysis using Siemens RapidPoint 500e analyzers
• Deliver respiratory treatments including MetaNebs and Vest therapy
• Document patient care accurately using Cerner EHR
• Function effectively both independently and as part of a collaborative team in ED and critical care environments

Required Qualifications

• Active North Carolina RRT License (Registry required)
• BLS certification required
• ACLS certification required
• PALS certification required
• NRP certification required
• Minimum Associate Degree in Respiratory Care
• Must reside at least 60 miles from the facility to be eligible for travel consideration

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Minimum 2 years of respiratory therapy experience, preferably in ED and critical care settings
• Experience in nursery or neonatal care environments
• Ability to work independently as well as within a high-retention, team-oriented department

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work at a large, full-service medical center offering exposure to a broad range of specialties including brain, cancer, heart, lung, orthopedics, surgical, women's services, and a Level 3 NICU
• Supportive department environment with consistent leadership and a strong team culture