Registered Respiratory Therapist
Asheville, NC
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus
$2,066/weekOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
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
229 nurses recommend working with Host Healthcare
Pros
Love my recruiters, Lauren Pollacci and Peighton Sizemore! Peighton was my original recruiter and was absolutely great. Lauren is my current recruiter and I love working with her! The responsiveness is amazing and they really advocate for their travelers
Cons
Not many pediatric travel nurse contracts
At Host Healthcare, we provide a truly comfortable experience as you explore your travel nursing, therapy, or allied career. We make your travel healthcare journey easy by taking care of all the details, so you don’t have to.
We are on a mission to help others live better and we do this by helping the healers of the world be as comfortable as possible. With access to tens of thousands of travel nursing, therapy, and allied jobs in all 50 states, our responsive and friendly recruiters find your dream position based on what’s important to you.
During your assignment, get access to premium benefits, including Day 1 medical that continues up to 30 days between assignments, 401K matching, travel reimbursements, dedicated housing support, and more. We also offer 24/7 support from our team and access to our on-staff clinicians so you can feel comfortable and confident throughout your entire assignment.
Travel comfortably with Host Healthcare.
About Asheville, NC
As a Travel Respiratory Therapist in Asheville, NC here's what you should know:- 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.
- Average summer highs around 84°F and lows around 63°F.
- Winter highs average around 47°F with lows around 28°F.
- Short term rentals are available and relatively easy to find, especially in the downtown area.
- Car friendliness with easy access to highways and parking.
- Limited public transportation options, so a car is recommended for getting around.
- 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.
- 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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