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

Travel RRT in Asheville, NC — 13-week hospital assignment; must hold North Carolina Respiratory License and RRT credential.

Join a dynamic hospital respiratory care team as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) in Asheville, North Carolina (28801). This travel respiratory therapist opportunity places you in a high-acuity hospital setting covering adult, neonatal (NICU), and pediatric service lines. Ideal candidates have hospital critical care experience, strong mechanical ventilation skills, and current BLS/ACLS/PALS certifications.

Job Details — Respiratory Therapist Travel Assignment

• Role: Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) / Hospital Respiratory Therapist / Critical Care RT
• Location: Asheville, NC 28801 (Asheville, North Carolina healthcare job)
• Setting: Hospital — Adult, NICU, and Pediatric service lines (critical care, pulmonary care)
• Assignment Type: Travel Contract (Travel RRT)
• Start Date: May 18, 2026
• End Date: August 17, 2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Shift: 12-hour days (6:30 AM – 7:00 PM)
• Hours per Week: 36
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,730 – $1,860
• Openings: 4 Registered Respiratory Therapist positions

Required Qualifications — Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

• Active North Carolina Respiratory License (required for Asheville, NC)
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential
• Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications
• NRP certification preferred (neonatal experience)
• Minimum 1 year recent hospital experience as an RRT; critical care and ventilator experience preferred
• Experience with adult, neonatal, and pediatric populations preferred
• Ability to float to all critical care units and medical floors as needed

Responsibilities — Hospital Respiratory Therapist Duties

• Provide respiratory care to adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients across high-volume hospital units (critical care RT)
• Manage mechanical ventilation and ventilator settings; perform ventilator rounds and weaning as ordered
• Operate advanced respiratory equipment including GE R860 adult vents, Draeger infant/peds vents, Newport HT70 transport vent, V60 non-invasive device, and high-flow oxygen systems
• Perform respiratory therapy procedures and interventions per physician orders (airway management, suctioning, aerosol therapy, ABG collection)
• Document patient care and interventions accurately in Cerner EMR (Cerner experience preferred)
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams (nursing, physicians, NICU staff) to optimize patient outcomes
• Float to various critical care units as required and cover rotating weekend shifts (at least 4 weekend shifts per 6-week schedule)
• Adhere to hospital policies and dress code (medium gray/pewter scrubs)

Why Apply — Travel Respiratory Therapist Benefits

• Opportunity to expand critical care and neonatal/pediatric experience in a well-respected Asheville hospital
• Work in a scenic region with strong local culture — Blue Ridge Mountains, arts, and quality of life
• Competitive estimated weekly pay and travel assignment experience for your Respiratory Therapist career

Ready to join our healthcare team? Apply now for this Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) travel assignment in Asheville, NC. Submit your resume and current licensure/certifications to be considered. Join us and advance your career in respiratory care!

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