Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) – Neuro Diagnostics
Fayetteville, NC
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
5x8 hrs

Job Opportunity: Respiratory / Neuro Diagnostics (RRT - Nights)

Location: Fayetteville, North Carolina
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Position: Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - Night Shift
• Experience Required: Minimum 2 years
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• On-call: Not required
• Floating: Required within scope to meet facility needs; may float between like units
• Block Scheduling: Not accommodated
• Local Candidates: Not accepted (50-mile radius rule from main campus)
• Pending License: Not accepted
• Return to Office (RTO) Restrictions: Per manager discretion
• Guaranteed Hours: Call-off policy allows 2 shifts off per 13-week assignment; all other contracted shifts guaranteed
• Return Staff Policy: Must be gone for 1 year to return as a traveler
• Contract Limit: Maximum of 2 contracts (can extend once), then must be gone for 6 months before returning

Facility Highlights

• Type: Short-term acute care
• Level III Trauma Center / Teaching Hospital
• Total Staffed Beds: 733
• Charting System: Epic
• Scrub Color: Solid Black or Black and White

Work Requirements

• Night shifts, weekends, and holidays required
• Must be comfortable working with both adults and children in ICU settings
• Floating as needed between units
• Only 4 days allowed off for Return to Office (RTO) and no holidays off
• All callouts for scheduled shifts require makeup shifts as deemed necessary by the department

Certifications & Competencies Required

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support): AHA or Military certification required
• BLS (Basic Life Support): AHA or Military certification required
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support): AHA or Military certification required
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program): Required for applicable units
• NIH Stroke Certification: Required and must be updated annually
• Pass/Fail Testing (EKG/Medication): Required with up to 3 attempts to pass with 80% or higher; remediation required if failed
• Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam: Required and must be renewed annually; specific units require advanced or basic dysrhythmia competency

Background & Health Requirements

• Background check required within 6 months of start (includes SSN trace, 7-year county residence, nationwide search, sex offender search, and international search if applicable)
• Education verification or diploma/transcript required
• Physical exam within 1 year, signed by physician, NP, or PA-C; must be updated annually
• Immunizations and titers required:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within last 10 years)
  • Measles (Rubeola) - titer or 2 vaccines
  • Mumps - titer or 2 vaccines
  • Rubella - titer or 2 vaccines
  • Varicella - titer or 2 vaccines
  • Hepatitis B - vaccine series, positive titer, or signed declination accepted
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year of start
• Drug testing: Negative 10-panel drug screen within 30 days prior to start
• Flu vaccine required year-round; medical or religious exemptions require facility-approved documentation and must be resubmitted annually
• COVID-19 vaccination is not required but documentation is accepted

Facility-Specific Requirements

• Must complete and sign various facility forms prior to start, including:

  • Agency Personnel Form
  • Emergency Contact Form
  • Confidentiality and Information Agreement
  • Patient Identification Agreement
  • Conflict of Interest Questionnaire
  • Staff Call Out Acknowledgement
  • Corporate Code of Conduct Acknowledgement
  • Policy Tech Access Acknowledgement
  • Professional Appearance Acknowledgment
  • Parking Registration (if driving to work)
  • Computer Use Acknowledgement
• Must submit a professional passport-style photo for badge issuance (no large earrings, face jewelry, unnatural hair colors, or head coverings unless for religious reasons)
• Must review and sign Respiratory Therapist (RT) Job Description prior to start
• Must complete required orientation and modules before starting assignment

Additional Notes

• Candidates must be comfortable working with both pediatric and adult patients in ICU settings
• Floating between units is expected as needed
• Strict policies on call-offs and shift makeup apply
• Return to Office (RTO) days are limited and holidays off are not allowed

This position offers an opportunity to work in a large Level III Trauma Center with a robust acute care environment, requiring strong clinical skills and flexibility in scheduling.