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

Job Opportunity: Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

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

Unit Information

• Department: Respiratory Services
• Number of Beds: 854
• Number of Staff: 120
• Shifts:

  • Day Shift: 15-20 RRTs for Adult service lines, 3-4 RRTs for NICU/Pediatrics
  • Night Shift: 12-16 RRTs for Adult service lines, 3-4 RRTs for NICU/Pediatrics
• Patient Ratios: 10 - 25 patients per therapist
• Equipment Used:

  • GE R860 Adult ventilators
  • Draeger Infant/Pediatric ventilators
  • Newport HT70 transport ventilator
  • V60 Non-invasive device
  • Vapotherm and Comfort Flow high flow oxygen devices
• Electronic Medical Record (EMR) System: Cerner
• Floating Assignments: All Critical Care units and floors
• Dress Code: Medium Gray/Pewter scrubs
• Weekend Requirement: At least 4 weekend shifts per 6-week schedule

Required Qualifications

• Current North Carolina Respiratory Therapist (RT) License
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential
• Certifications:

  • Basic Life Support (BLS)
  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
• Minimum 1 year of experience as an RRT
• Preferred (not required): Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification

Job Description Highlights

• Work primarily in adult and pediatric respiratory care units including NICU
• Perform respiratory therapy procedures using advanced ventilators and oxygen delivery devices
• Provide care in a high-acuity environment with patient ratios ranging from 10 to 25
• Participate in a team of respiratory therapists across multiple critical care units
• Flexible scheduling with weekend shifts and on-call responsibilities

Additional Notes

• Candidates without the required North Carolina RT license and RRT credential will not be considered
• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position

This role is ideal for respiratory therapists seeking a travel assignment in a large, well-equipped hospital with diverse patient populations and advanced respiratory care technology.