Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT/CRT)
Charlotte, NC
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

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

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT/CRT) with at least 2 years of experience for a 13-week night shift contract at a Chest Pain and Stroke Center hospital in Charlotte, NC.

Details

• Work in the Respiratory Care department of a 337-licensed-bed hospital with Chest Pain Center and Stroke Center designations in Charlotte, NC
• Adult and NICU patient population (no pediatric)
• Department sees 300+ patients per day
• 12-hour night shifts, 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM, 36 hours per week
• Every other weekend rotation
• Floating is required across Region 2 facilities, including Pineville, Anson, Union, Union West, any Freestanding ED within the region, and the Central Division (CMC Main, CMC Mercy, and Levine Children's Hospital)
• EMR: Epic
• Equipment includes Servo ventilators (I, U, and Airs), Trilogy, ResMed AirCurve, HiFlow, Airvo, NOXbox, and bubble CPAP

Requirements

• RRT or CRT credential required
• Active NC Respiratory Therapy license required (license required if applicable)
• Certifications required: BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NRP
• Minimum 2 years of Respiratory Therapy experience, with at least 12 months of core experience in the specialty area and most recent experience within the last year
• Experience required across multiple care settings: Critical Care, CVICU, NICU, ED, Progressive Care, and all floor therapies
• Must reside 50+ miles from the facility; local candidates are not accepted
• Minimum 1 professional reference dated within the past year from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN
• Last 4 digits of SSN and full date of birth required for consideration

Additional Information

• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Candidates who have worked a permanent position at any AHSE facility must have been separated for at least 1 year before being considered
• Orientation includes facility NEO and 2 days of departmental training
• Travelers are expected to work 75% of holidays
• Floating mid-shift between facilities is compensated with travel time paid
• No on-call or call-back requirements
• Supported by Respiratory Care Leadership and staff; teamwork and adherence to department culture and values are emphasized
• Scrub color: Royal Blue
• Free parking available on-site