Travel Contract

Respiratory Therapist - NICU/Pediatrics
Asheville, NC
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

$2,066/week

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Overview

Start Date04/13/2026
Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
ShiftNights
Duration13 weeks

Pay

Estimated total pay

$2,066/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 Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

Seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) for Respiratory Services in a Level 3 NICU/Pediatric unit. CRTs are not acceptable. Must have a North Carolina Respiratory Therapist license in hand prior to submission.

Unit Information

Unit Type: Respiratory Services NICU/Pediatrics
Beds:
- NICU: 51 beds (Level 3)
- PICU: 10 beds
- Pediatric floor: 20 beds
Staffing:
- 17 NICU/Peds RRTs (120 total staff)
- Day Shift: 3-4 RRTs for NICU/Peds
- Night Shift: 3-4 RRTs for NICU/Peds
Patient Ratios: 10 - 25 patients per therapist
Equipment Used:
- Draeger Infant/Peds ventilators
- HFOV (High-Frequency Oscillatory Ventilation)
- Infant Flow SiPAP
- Newport HT70 and Hamilton T1 and C1 transport ventilators
- Vapotherm
Electronic Medical Record (EMR): Cerner

Typical Procedures

High-risk deliveries
Airway and ventilator management
Intubation and extubation
Capillary and arterial blood gas collection and analysis

Required Qualifications

Valid Respiratory Therapist license in North Carolina
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential with NBRC certification
Minimum 2 years of experience in Respiratory Therapy, including experience within the last year
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification
Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification

Preferred Qualifications

Neonatal/Pediatric Specialist (NPS) certification

Work Schedule & Environment

Varying weekends required (at least 4 weekend shifts per 6-week schedule)
Scrub color: Medium Gray/Pewter
Floating to general adult medical floors may be required

Additional Notes

Prior travel experience is not explicitly required.
Must be able to work in a fast-paced NICU/Pediatric respiratory environment with advanced ventilator equipment.

This position is ideal for experienced RRTs with pediatric and neonatal respiratory care skills looking for a travel assignment in North Carolina.

Employer

Host Healthcare

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About

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.

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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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