Travel Contract

Registered Respiratory Therapist
Asheville, NC
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

$1,791/week

Posted 1 day ago

Overview

Start Date02/26/2026
Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
ShiftNights
Duration13 weeks

Pay

Estimated total pay

$1,791/week

Benefits

Referral bonus
School loan reimbursement
Vision benefits
Wellness and fitness programs
Company provided housing options
License and certification reimbursement
Life insurance
Medical benefits
Mileage reimbursement
Pet insurance
Discount program
Employee assistance programs
Guaranteed Hours
Health savings account
Holiday Pay
401k retirement plan
Continuing Education
Dental benefits

Description

Job Opportunity: Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Location: Asheville, North Carolina
Employment Type: Travel Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Facility & Unit Overview

Adult Respiratory Services at a large hospital with 850 beds
Unit staffed by 120 respiratory therapists
Day Shift: 17-20 RRTs for adult service lines
Night Shift: 12-16 RRTs for adult service lines
Patient Ratios: 10-25 patients per therapist
Equipment includes:
- GE R860 Adult ventilators
- Draeger Infant/Pediatric ventilators
- Newport HT70 transport ventilators
- Hamilton C1 ventilators
- Vapotherm and Comfort Flow high flow oxygen devices
Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system: Cerner

Required Qualifications

Current North Carolina Respiratory Therapist License
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential (CRT candidates will NOT be considered)
Certifications:
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
Minimum 2 years of experience as an RRT (highest required years of experience)

Preferred Qualifications

Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification
Adult Critical Care Specialty (ACCS) certification

Job Responsibilities

Perform all respiratory therapy tasks and functions within adult critical care units and floors
Float across all critical care units as needed

Work Schedule & Environment

Scrub color: Medium Gray/Pewter
Weekend shifts required: At least 4 weekend shifts per 6-week schedule
Varying on-call requirements

Additional Notes

Prior travel experience is NOT explicitly required for this position.
The unit is a Level II trauma center with comprehensive stroke and neonatal intensive care units.
The hospital is recognized for high clinical quality and safety standards.

This position is ideal for experienced RRTs licensed in North Carolina seeking a travel contract in a high-acuity adult respiratory care setting.

Employer

Host Healthcare

4.8rating(1034 reviews)

222 nurses recommend working with Host Healthcare

5.0rating

Pros

Cassie Jo is an absolute ROCKSTAR. She is on top of everything, insanely quick to respond, always ready to remedy any confusion or errors, such an incredible nurse advocate—will go to bat for you in the blink of an eye—as organized as anything I’ve ever seen, and just genuinely kind, caring, and compassionate. I seriously cannot say enough incredible things about her. She is the best and I am so thankful for all of her help, guidance, knowledge, organization, reassurance, skill, and friendliness.

Cons

absolutely NOTHING.

Recommends working with Host Healthcare

Anna Beth K

Pediatrics (RN)

Review of Cassie Marchi on Feb 4, 2026

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About Asheville, NC

As a Travel Respiratory Therapist in Asheville, NC here's what you should know:

Cost of Living

Slightly below the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
Wages may be slightly lower than in some larger cities, but they generally match up well with the cost of living.

Weather

Average summer highs around 84°F and lows around 63°F.
Winter highs average around 47°F with lows around 28°F.

Furnished Housing

Short term rentals are available and relatively easy to find, especially in the downtown area.

Transportation

Car friendliness with easy access to highways and parking.
Limited public transportation options, so a car is recommended for getting around.

Demographics

Asheville is known for its diversity and has a wide age range.
Common health issues may include allergies due to the abundance of pollen in the area.
There is a large population of travel nurses due to the presence of several healthcare facilities.

Things to Do

Abundance of restaurants, vibrant art and music scenes, various sports activities, and ample outdoor opportunities such as hiking, camping, and river activities.

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