Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist
Charlotte, NC
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Mar 23, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT/CRT) with NICU/Peds experience for a 12-hour night shift role at a Level 1 Pediatric Trauma Center and teaching hospital.

Details

• 12-hour night shifts, 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM, 36 hours per week
• NICU and Pediatric unit focus, with potential to float to adult patients as needed across the facility
• Patient population ranges from neonates to pediatric, with adult care when floated
• Experience areas include ED, PICU, Peds CVICU, Peds PCU, and general medical floors
• IPPV/NIPPV ventilators are used in this role
• EMR: Epic
• Every other weekend rotation required
• 75% of holidays required
• No floating to outside facilities — this unit's specialty keeps RTs in-house
• Final interview conducted by the hiring manager

Requirements

• RRT or CRT credential required
• NC state licensure required (license required if applicable)
• Minimum 2 years of Respiratory Therapy experience in a resource/float team capacity
• Minimum 12 months of core experience in unit specialty area, with most recent experience within the last year
• IPPV/NIPPV ventilator experience required
• Experience in ED, PICU, Peds CVICU, Peds PCU, or general medical floors required
• Teaching hospital experience preferred
• Current certifications required: BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NRP
• Last 4 digits of SSN and full date of birth required for consideration
• Minimum 1 professional reference dated within the past year, from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN
• Candidate's permanent address must be located at least 50 miles from the facility — local candidates are not accepted

Additional Information

• Provide respiratory care to patients across the facility, with primary focus on neonatal and pediatric populations
• Supported by Respiratory Leadership within the department
• Orientation includes NEO training plus 2 days of departmental orientation
• Required scrub color: royal blue
• Free parking available on-site
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Candidates who have previously worked a permanent position at an AHSE facility must have been separated for at least 1 year before being considered