Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
Asheville, NC
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jun 8, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) for a night shift travel assignment in the Respiratory Services department of a large Level II trauma center and Magnet-designated hospital in Asheville, NC.

Details

• 854-bed acute care hospital serving as the region's referral center, including a Level II trauma center, comprehensive stroke center, Level III NICU, and children's hospital with pediatric emergency services
• Respiratory Services department staffed by 15–20 RRTs on day shift and 12–16 RRTs on night shift for adult service lines, plus 3–4 RRTs per shift for NICU/Peds service lines
• Patient ratios range from 10 to 25
• Equipment includes GE R860 adult ventilators, Draeger infant/peds ventilators, Newport HT70 transport ventilator, V60 non-invasive device, Vapotherm, and Comfort Flow high-flow oxygen devices
• EMR: Cerner
• Night shift: 6:30 PM – 7:00 AM
• Floating required to all critical care units and floors
• At least 4 weekend shifts required per 6-week schedule
• 13-week contract

Requirements

• Active RRT credential (Registered Respiratory Therapist)
• Active North Carolina Respiratory Therapy license (license required if applicable)
• Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications (AHA or ARC accepted; certifications must not expire within the first 30 days of the assignment start)
• NRP required for RRTs caring for neonates
• Minimum 6 months of experience within the last 6 months in respiratory therapy
• No gaps in work history of 90 days or more within the past 12 months
• US SSN and date of birth required for consideration
• Professional reference required (candidates from Florida or Missouri must provide two references)

Additional Information

• Provide respiratory therapy services across adult, pediatric, and neonatal patient populations
• Scrub color: Medium Gray/Pewter
• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility — local candidates are not eligible
• This is a nationally recognized facility, ranked among America's 50 Best Hospitals by Healthgrades (2020–2023) and a recipient of Magnet® Designation