Registered Respiratory Therapist
Hickory, NC
LifePoint
3x12 hrs, Days

Job Opportunity: Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Location: Hickory, North Carolina
Employment Type: Travel Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Day shift (7:00 AM – 7:00 PM)
Weekly Hours: 36 hours (guaranteed)
Weekend Hours: Alternating weekends
Call Requirements: Possible

Unit and Patient Population

• Department: Respiratory Therapy (1st Floor)
• Patient Population: All ages (pediatric, adult, geriatric)
• Facility Size: 355 beds total, including specialized centers (Brain, Cancer, Heart, Lung, Orthopedics, etc.)
• Equipment Used:

  • Ventilators: Servo-I, Drager Evita 500, PB 840, Hamilton T-1 & MR-1
  • Bipap: V-60
  • CPAP: ResMed
  • High Flow Oxygen: Optiflow
  • MetaNebs, Vest Therapy
  • Siemens RapidPoint 500e Blood Gas Analyzers
• Electronic Health Record (EHR): Cerner

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) license in North Carolina
• Minimum Associate Degree in Respiratory Care
• At least 2 years of experience as a Registered Respiratory Therapist, including experience within the last year
• At least 2 years of experience in Emergency Department (ED) and Critical Care settings
• Certifications:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
  • NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)

Job Responsibilities and Environment

• Role: Provide respiratory therapy services across a full range of diagnoses and treatments
• Work Environment: Team-oriented with high retention; ability to work independently is also necessary
• Float Requirements: None
• Dress Code: Scrubs preferred in gray or black; any solid color acceptable; no prints

Orientation Start Dates for 2026 (Travelers must start on one of these dates)

• July 20
• August 3, 17, 31
• September 14, 28
• October 12, 26
• November 9, 16
• December 7

Additional Notes

• Number of Openings: 5 (currently filled with travelers)
• Patient Ratios: Not determined
• Trauma Level: None
• Call: Possible but not guaranteed

This position offers an opportunity to work in a well-equipped respiratory therapy department within a large hospital system, supporting a diverse patient population with advanced respiratory care technology.