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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 30, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist with 2+ years of experience for a night shift hospital position requiring RRT, BLS, ACLS, and NRP certifications.

Details

• Work in a hospital respiratory care unit
• Night shift schedule with 3 shifts per week at 12 hours per shift
• Performs intubations, ventilator management, and airway management for critical care patients
• Conducts arterial blood gas evaluations and adjusts respiratory equipment parameters accordingly
• Utilizes specialized ventilator modes such as pressure-regulated volume control (PRVC)

Requirements

• Active RRT credential through the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)
• Current North Carolina Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license required if applicable
• BLS, ACLS, and NRP certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of experience required
• PALS certification preferred
• Experience in adult critical care and pediatric/neonatal care settings preferred

Additional Information

• Administers respiratory patient care under physician direction in collaboration with an interdisciplinary care team
• Educates patients on bronchodilator usage, CPAP equipment, COPD management, and asthma symptom control
• Administers aerosol medications, oxygen therapy, and other standard respiratory care components
• Monitors intubated patients continuously and performs spontaneous breathing trials to support ventilator weaning
• Tests respiratory equipment and guides patients through breathing exercises