Registered Respiratory Therapist
Asheville, NC
GHR Healthcare - Travel
3x12 hrs

Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) – 13-week hospital assignment at a leading hospital in Asheville, NC (zip 28801). Night shift, competitive weekly pay, and opportunity to work with adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients in a high-quality hospital setting.

Join a dynamic Respiratory Services team at a nationally recognized hospital in Asheville, North Carolina. This hospital is known for clinical excellence, patient safety, and innovation. Located in the heart of Asheville with easy access to the Blue Ridge Mountains, this respiratory therapy job offers rewarding clinical work and a great quality of life.

Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,730 – $1,860
• Position: Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) / Travel Respiratory Therapist
• Location: Leading hospital, Asheville, NC 28801 (Asheville, North Carolina)
• Assignment Duration: 13 weeks
• Shift: 12 Hour Nights (6:30 PM – 7:00 AM)
• Hours per Week: 36
• Number of Openings: 9
• Weekend Requirement: At least 4 weekend shifts per 6-week schedule

Job Requirements

• Minimum 1 year experience as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT); travel respiratory therapy or hospital/critical care experience preferred
• Active North Carolina Respiratory License (NC)
• RRT credential (Registered Respiratory Therapist)
• Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications required; NRP preferred
• Experience with ventilator management, mechanical ventilation, and advanced airway skills
• Ability to float to all critical care units and medical-surgical floors
• Cerner EMR documentation experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory care to adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients in a busy hospital environment (ICU, PCU, ED, and floors)
• Manage mechanical ventilation and non-invasive ventilation; demonstrate competency with ventilator setup and titration
• Operate advanced respiratory equipment including GE R860 adult vents, Draeger infant/peds vents, Newport HT70 transport vent, V60 non-invasive device, Vapotherm, and Comfort Flow high flow systems
• Perform typical respiratory procedures and interventions per unit protocols (ABGs, airway management, suctioning, oxygen therapy, high-flow nasal cannula)
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality patient care
• Document patient care and interventions accurately in Cerner EMR
• Maintain compliance with hospital policies, guidelines, and dress code (Medium Gray/Pewter scrubs)

Experience the professional rewards of working at a top-rated hospital while enjoying Asheville's thriving arts scene, historic downtown, and outdoor recreation in the Blue Ridge Mountains. This travel respiratory therapist role is ideal for clinicians seeking hospital respiratory jobs in North Carolina.

Apply now to join our respiratory care team at a leading hospital in Asheville, NC. Join our healthcare team today and make a positive impact in a community that values excellence and compassion!

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