Registered Respiratory Therapist – Neuro Diagnostics
Durham, NC
Olaro
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Opportunity: Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) – Travel/Contract

Location: Durham, North Carolina
Contract Length: 13 weeks (approximately 3 months)
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Facility Type: Short term acute care hospital, major teaching hospital, Level I trauma center
Charting System: EPIC
Guaranteed Hours: Yes
Flu Vaccine: Required, no exemptions or declinations accepted

Required Qualifications

• Valid Respiratory Therapist license in North Carolina
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential required
• Minimum 2 years of Respiratory Therapist experience, including experience within the last year
• Certifications:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support) – AHA only
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) – AHA only
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) – AHA only
• Experience with EPIC electronic health record system

Additional Requirements

• Background Checks:

  • Must be completed within 90 days of start date
  • Includes SSN trace, county searches for past 7 years, alias, nationwide, sex offender, international (if applicable), education verification, and sanction lists
• Health Documents:

  • Physical exam within 12 months
  • Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 12 months
  • Required immunizations/vaccines: Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella, Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap, Polio
  • Seasonal flu vaccination required annually (no exemptions)
  • Drug testing: Negative 10-panel drug screen including THC within 30 days of start
• References: Two professional references from employment within the last 12 months, at least one must be a supervisor
• Competency Exams: Unit-specific competency exam required
• Other:

  • Must set up a facility guest account prior to clearance for orientation and work access
  • Completion of required online modules and facility-specific onboarding documents prior to start
  • Color blind testing not required for this role

Facility Highlights

• Large academic medical center with 978 staffed beds
• Nationally ranked in multiple adult and pediatric specialties
• Magnet recognized, major teaching hospital, Level I trauma center

Notes

• Locals within 75 miles are accepted and local pay rates apply
• First-time travelers accepted for this role
• All certifications must be current and from approved organizations (e.g., AHA for BLS/ACLS/PALS, NBRC for RRT)
• Candidates must complete all required documentation and clearances prior to start date

This position offers a guaranteed hours contract in a prestigious academic medical center with advanced technology and a supportive environment for respiratory therapists.