Registered Respiratory Therapist
Asheville, NC
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
5x8 hrs

Job Opportunity: RRT - Respiratory Therapy

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

Facility Overview

• Level II trauma center
• Comprehensive stroke center
• Level III neonatal intensive care unit
• Only children’s hospital in the region with pediatric emergency room and 30 pediatric subspecialists
• Busiest robotic surgery program in the Carolinas
• Only open heart and interventional cardiology in the region
• Recognized for high clinical quality and patient safety

Unit Information

• Department: Respiratory Services, Adult Service Line
• Location: Main RT Department, Floor A343
• Number of Beds: 850
• Number of Staff: 120
• Day Shift RRTs: 17-20
• Night Shift RRTs: 12-16
• Patient Ratios: 10 - 25
• Equipment Used:

  • GE R860 Adult ventilators
  • Draeger Infant/Pediatric ventilators
  • Newport HT70 transport ventilator
  • Hamilton C1 ventilator
  • Vapotherm and Comfort Flow high flow oxygen devices
• EMR System: Cerner

Required Qualifications

• Respiratory Therapist (RT) License in North Carolina
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential
• Certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS (required)
• Preferred Certifications: NRP, ACCS

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 2+ years of experience as an RRT in respiratory therapy specialty
• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required

Job Responsibilities

• Perform all respiratory therapy tasks and functions
• Float to all critical care units and floors as needed

Work Schedule & Other Details

• Varying weekends with at least 4 weekend shifts per 6-week schedule
• Dress Code: Medium Gray/Pewter scrubs

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Must hold all required certifications and licenses
• Comfortable working in a high-acuity, fast-paced environment with diverse patient populations
• Able to float across critical care units
• Strong clinical skills with experience using advanced respiratory equipment

This position offers an opportunity to work in a highly recognized hospital with advanced technology and a supportive team environment.