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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jul 27, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with a minimum of 2 years of experience for a 13-week night shift contract at a community hospital with a Chest Pain Center and Stroke Center in North Carolina.

Details

• 255-bed community hospital with a Chest Pain Center and Stroke Center; no trauma designation and not a teaching hospital
• Respiratory Care department serving a primarily adult patient population across all units, with potential pediatric exposure in the ED
• Average daily census of approximately 225 patients
• Float required throughout Region 1 facilities, including Cabarrus, University City, Stanly, Lake Norman, any freestanding ED within the region, and Central Division (CMC Main, Mercy, and LCH) — candidates must be willing to float or should not apply
• 12-hour night shifts, 7:00 PM–7:00 AM, 36 hours per week
• Every other weekend rotation
• No on-call requirements
• Travelers are expected to work 75% of holidays
• EMR: Epic
• Equipment used includes Servo, Nitric Oxide, Volara, Airvo 2, and Synclare

Requirements

• RRT credential required (CRT not accepted)
• Active NC Respiratory Therapist license required (license required if applicable)
• Minimum 2 years of Respiratory Therapy experience, with most recent experience within the last year
• Experience in ICU, ED, and Progressive Care settings required
• BLS required; ACLS preferred
• Epic EMR experience
• Candidate's permanent address must be located at least 50 miles from the facility; local candidates are not accepted
• 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
• Former permanent employees of any AHSE facility must have been separated for at least 1 year before being eligible
• Up to 6 days of RTO may be approved, excluding holidays; any unmet contracted hours must be made up by extending the contract end date
• 6-week scheduling cycle
• Orientation includes facility NEO plus 2 days of departmental orientation
• Department is described as a small, family-oriented team with leadership support
• Required scrub color: Royal Blue
• Free parking available in an on-site deck