Registered Respiratory Therapist
Asheville, NC
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs

Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) – 13-week travel assignment at a leading hospital in Asheville, NC (28801). Night shift, competitive weekly pay. Join our Respiratory Services team.

Location & Overview

Join the dedicated Respiratory Services team at a leading hospital in Asheville, North Carolina. This travel respiratory therapist (travel RT) role offers hands-on hospital respiratory therapy experience in a busy clinical setting near downtown Asheville and the Blue Ridge Mountains.

Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,730 – $1,860
• Location: Asheville, NC (zip code 28801)
• Assignment Duration: 13 weeks (travel assignment)
• Shift: 12-hour Nights (6:30 PM – 7:00 AM)
• Hours per Week: 36
• Employment Type: Travel, On-site hospital respiratory therapist position
• Weekend Requirement: Minimum 4 weekend shifts per 6-week schedule

Key Qualifications (Registered Respiratory Therapist)

• Minimum 1 year of recent experience as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) in a hospital setting or critical care unit
• Active North Carolina Respiratory License required
• RRT credential (Registered Respiratory Therapist)
• BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications required; NRP certification preferred
• Ability and willingness to float to all critical care units and floors as needed (ICU, med-surg, ED, NICU/Peds coverage)
• Cerner EMR documentation experience preferred

Primary Responsibilities (Respiratory Therapy Jobs)

• Provide comprehensive respiratory care for adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients across multiple service lines
• Operate and manage advanced respiratory equipment, including GE R860 adult ventilators, Draeger infant/pediatric ventilators, Newport HT70 transport ventilator, V60 non-invasive device, Vapotherm, and Comfort Flow high-flow oxygen systems
• Perform a full range of respiratory therapy procedures and interventions typical in a hospital/critical care environment
• Document patient care and assessments accurately in Cerner EMR
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and the multidisciplinary care team to optimize patient outcomes
• Adhere to hospital policies, procedures, and dress code (Medium Gray/Pewter scrubs)

Why Join Our Team (Asheville Respiratory Jobs)

• Work at a nationally recognized hospital with strong clinical standards and patient-safety focus
• Opportunities to sharpen critical care, neonatal, and pediatric respiratory skills
• Experience working with advanced ventilators and high-flow oxygen devices in a supportive, multidisciplinary environment
• Enjoy Asheville’s vibrant downtown, outdoor recreation, and welcoming community while on assignment

Apply now to join a leading hospital in Asheville, NC as a Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT). Submit your resume and credentials today to be considered for this 13-week travel RT assignment.

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