Respiratory Therapist, Resource/Float Team
Charlotte, NC
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

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

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT/CRT) with 2+ years of experience for a 12-hour night shift position at a Level I Trauma teaching hospital, with floating requirements across a regional hospital network.

Details

• Large acute care hospital (874 licensed beds) designated as a Level I Trauma Center, Chest Pain Center, and Stroke Center
• Resource team role providing respiratory care to patients throughout the entire facility, including ED, ICU, PCU, and general medical floors
• 12-hour night shifts (1900–0700), 36 hours per week
• Every other weekend rotation
• Floating is required across Region 1 facilities, which may include Cabarrus, University City, Stanly, Lake Norman, any freestanding ED within the region, and the Central Division (CMC Main, Mercy, and LCH) — candidates who are not agreeable to floating should not apply
• Epic EMR — experience required
• Ventilator experience required (IPPV/NIPPV)
• 75% of holidays must be worked

Requirements

• RRT or CRT national certification required
• Active NC state licensure required — license required if applicable
• Current BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NRP certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of respiratory therapy experience in a resource/float team capacity
• Experience across ED, ICU, PCU, and general medical floor settings required
• IPPV/NIPPV ventilator experience required
• Minimum 12 months of core respiratory therapy experience, with most recent experience within the last year
• 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

Additional Information

• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Candidates must reside at least 50 miles from the facility to be eligible — local candidates are not accepted
• Former employees who held a permanent position must have been separated from any Advocate Health Southeast (AHSE) facility for at least 1 year before being considered
• Orientation includes a general hospital NEO session plus 2 days of departmental orientation
• Supported by Respiratory Leadership within the department
• Required scrub color is royal blue
• Free parking available on site
• Teaching hospital environment