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

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) – 13-week travel assignment in Asheville, NC (28801); hospital respiratory therapist role with competitive weekly pay. Join a nationally recognized hospital providing advanced trauma, stroke, neonatal, and pediatric respiratory care.

This hospital respiratory services role offers hands-on experience with advanced ventilators and diverse patient populations in a supportive critical care environment. Asheville respiratory therapist jobs are ideal for clinicians who want excellent clinical exposure plus mountain living and a vibrant arts scene.

Job Details – Travel Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

• Location: Asheville, NC (28801) — Asheville respiratory therapist job, North Carolina
• Facility: Hospital – Respiratory Services, Main RT Department
• Assignment Length: 13 weeks (April 27, 2026 – July 27, 2026)
• Shift: 12-hour days (6:30 AM – 7:00 PM)
• Hours per Week: 36
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,730 – $1,860
• Employment Type: Travel Respiratory Therapist, W2

Required Qualifications – Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

• Active North Carolina Respiratory License (or eligible for state licensure)
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential
• BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications required
• Minimum 1 year recent experience as an RRT in a hospital/acute care setting (critical care experience preferred)
• NRP certification preferred for neonatal respiratory care
• Ability to float to all critical care units and med/surg floors as needed

Key Responsibilities – Hospital Respiratory Care

• Deliver high-quality respiratory care for adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients across hospital units
• Provide ventilator management and mechanical ventilation support, including initiation, adjustment, and weaning
• Operate and manage advanced respiratory equipment: GE R860 adult vents, Draeger infant/peds vents, Newport HT70 transport vent, V60 non-invasive devices, and high-flow oxygen therapy
• Perform airway management, ventilator troubleshooting, and non-invasive ventilation therapies
• Document respiratory care, interventions, and ventilator changes in Cerner EMR
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams—physicians, nurses, and other allied health professionals—to optimize pulmonary and critical care outcomes
• Participate in rotating weekend coverage (minimum 4 weekend shifts per 6-week schedule)
• Adhere to hospital policies, respiratory care protocols, and dress code (medium gray/pewter scrubs)

Why This Travel Respiratory Therapist Job?

• Gain experience in a high-acuity hospital with strong neonatal, pediatric, and trauma services
• Work with advanced ventilator platforms and cutting-edge respiratory equipment
• Competitive weekly pay for travel respiratory therapists
• Experience Asheville, NC — excellent outdoor recreation and cultural amenities

Ready to advance your respiratory therapy career? Apply now to join our healthcare team as a Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) in Asheville, NC. Submit your resume and current licensure/CV or contact our recruiter to learn more about this hospital respiratory services opportunity.

Apply now — join a team delivering exceptional pulmonary and critical care in North Carolina.

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