RRT
Durham, NC
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Sep 21, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Respiratory Therapist (RRT) for a night shift position at a major teaching, Level I trauma hospital, requiring 2+ years of experience and RRT/BLS/ACLS/PALS certifications.

Details

• Short term acute care hospital setting with a Level I trauma designation and major teaching status
• Works within the Respiratory Therapy department
• Night shift schedule with 3x12-hour shifts from 19:00 to 07:30
• 13-week assignment length
• Uses Epic charting system
• Cares for adult critical care and emergency department patients, with NICU exposure preferred
• Performs ventilator management including BiPAP, CPAP, and weaning from mechanical ventilation
• Administers a range of respiratory medications including bronchodilators, inhaled steroids, and nitric oxide
• Performs airway management including intubation/extubation assistance, suctioning, and tracheostomy care
• Provides oxygen therapy including high flow nasal cannula

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Respiratory Therapist
• Level I trauma experience preferred
• Teaching hospital and community hospital experience preferred
• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS, and RRT
• Epic charting experience required
• Compact or North Carolina license required in hand at time of consideration
• License required if applicable
• 1 supervisory reference within the last year required for consideration
• Full SSN and DOB required for consideration
• Flu vaccine required with no exemptions during flu season (10/31-3/31)
• Skilled in interpretation of arterial blood gases (ABGs)

Additional Information

• First-time travelers will be considered for this position
• Guaranteed hours included with this assignment
• Local candidates accepted at a local rate within 75 miles of the facility
• Orientation sessions occur bi-weekly
• Candidates with prior permanent employment at this health system must disclose this history and must not have been a permanent employee within the past 6 months
• RTO requests must be submitted with consideration, limited to a maximum of 5-7 days
• Travelers may have up to three absences per 13-week contract, with excessive tardiness or no call/no show subject to review
• Facility is nationally ranked in multiple adult and pediatric specialties