Travel Contract

Respiratory Therapist - NICU/Pediatrics
Asheville, NC
PRIDE Health
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

$2,147/week

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Overview

Start Date04/13/2026
Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
ShiftNights
Duration13 weeks

Pay

Estimated total pay

$2,147/week

Benefits

Weekly pay
Holiday Pay
Guaranteed Hours
401k retirement plan
Cancelation protection
Referral bonus
Medical benefits
Dental benefits
Vision benefits

Description

Job Opportunity: Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

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

Job Description

Seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) for Respiratory Services in a Level 3 NICU/Pediatric unit. CRTs are not acceptable. Must have a North Carolina Respiratory Therapist license in hand prior to submission.

Unit Information

Unit Type: Respiratory Services NICU/Pediatrics
Beds:
- NICU: 51 beds (Level 3)
- PICU: 10 beds
- Pediatric floor: 20 beds
Staffing:
- 17 NICU/Peds RRTs (120 total staff)
- Day Shift: 3-4 RRTs for NICU/Peds
- Night Shift: 3-4 RRTs for NICU/Peds
Patient Ratios: 10 - 25 patients per therapist
Equipment Used:
- Draeger Infant/Peds ventilators
- HFOV (High-Frequency Oscillatory Ventilation)
- Infant Flow SiPAP
- Newport HT70 and Hamilton T1 and C1 transport ventilators
- Vapotherm
Electronic Medical Record (EMR): Cerner

Typical Procedures

High-risk deliveries
Airway and ventilator management
Intubation and extubation
Capillary and arterial blood gas collection and analysis

Required Qualifications

Valid Respiratory Therapist license in North Carolina
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential with NBRC certification
Minimum 2 years of experience in Respiratory Therapy, including experience within the last year
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification
Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification

Preferred Qualifications

Neonatal/Pediatric Specialist (NPS) certification

Work Schedule & Environment

Varying weekends required (at least 4 weekend shifts per 6-week schedule)
Scrub color: Medium Gray/Pewter
Floating to general adult medical floors may be required

Additional Notes

Prior travel experience is not explicitly required.
Must be able to work in a fast-paced NICU/Pediatric respiratory environment with advanced ventilator equipment.

This position is ideal for experienced RRTs with pediatric and neonatal respiratory care skills looking for a travel assignment in North Carolina.

Employer

PRIDE Health

4.1rating(80 reviews)

49 nurses recommend working with PRIDE Health

5.0rating

Pros

Very personable, kind and understanding. I am enjoying developing a relationship overtime. Looking forward to working with her in the near future. Pride Health is fortunate and lucky to have staff like Reetika & Priyanka on their team.

Cons

Sometimes the reception went in and out, so it's hard to talk over the phone.

Recommends working with PRIDE Health

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Review of Reetika Singh on Mar 16, 2026

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About

PRIDE Health is the minority-owned healthcare recruitment division of Pride Global—an integrated human capital solutions and advisory firm. With our robust and abundant travel nursing and allied health employment options across the U.S., PRIDE Health will allow you to help change the way the world lives and heals as it connects you with the industry’s leading healthcare organizations.
Pride Global offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with preferred vendors.

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About Asheville, NC

As a Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist in Asheville, NC here's what you should know:

Cost of Living

Slightly below the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
Wages may be slightly lower than in some larger cities, but they generally match up well with the cost of living.

Weather

Average summer highs around 84°F and lows around 63°F.
Winter highs average around 47°F with lows around 28°F.

Furnished Housing

Short term rentals are available and relatively easy to find, especially in the downtown area.

Transportation

Car friendliness with easy access to highways and parking.
Limited public transportation options, so a car is recommended for getting around.

Demographics

Asheville is known for its diversity and has a wide age range.
Common health issues may include allergies due to the abundance of pollen in the area.
There is a large population of travel nurses due to the presence of several healthcare facilities.

Things to Do

Abundance of restaurants, vibrant art and music scenes, various sports activities, and ample outdoor opportunities such as hiking, camping, and river activities.

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