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

Job Opportunity: Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

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

Job Description

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

Unit Information

• Unit: Respiratory Services NICU/Peds
• Beds:

  • 51 bed Level 3 NICU
  • 10 bed PICU
  • 20 bed Pediatric floor
• Staff:

  • 17 NICU/Peds RRTs (120 total staff)
• Shifts:

  • Day Shift: 3-4 RRTs for NICU/Peds
  • Night Shift: 3-4 RRTs for NICU/Peds
• Patient Ratios: 10 - 25 patients
• Equipment Used:

  • Draeger Infant/Peds vents
  • HFOV
  • Infant Flow SiPAP
  • Newport HT70 and Hamilton T1 and C1 transport vents
  • Vapotherm
• Electronic Medical Record (EMR): Cerner

Required Qualifications

• Valid Respiratory Therapist license in North Carolina (must have license in hand before applying)
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential with NBRC certification
• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Respiratory Therapist, including at least 2 years providing respiratory therapy services for NICU/Pediatrics
• Respiratory Therapist experience within the last year
• Certifications:

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

Preferred Qualifications

• NPS (Neonatal/Pediatric Specialist certification)

Typical Procedures

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

Work Environment

• Floating to general adult medical floors may be required
• Dress code: Medium Gray/Pewter scrubs
• Weekend shifts: At least 4 weekend shifts per 6-week schedule, varying weekends
• On-call requirements may apply

Summary

This travel RRT position offers the opportunity to work in a high-acuity NICU/Pediatric respiratory unit with advanced ventilator equipment and a supportive team environment. Candidates must hold a current NC Respiratory Therapist license and have at least 2 years of experience in the specialty. Certifications in BLS, PALS, and NRP are required, with ACLS and NPS preferred.