Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
Asheville, NC
Host Healthcare
5x8 hrs
Referral Bonus
$2,296/weekOverview
- Start Date06/19/2026
- Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
- 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
Unit Information
- Department: Respiratory Services
- Location: Main Respiratory Therapy Department
- Number of Beds: 854
- Number of Staff: 120
- Shift Staffing:
- 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 Areas: 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
- Valid Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) license in North Carolina
- Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential from NBRC
- Minimum of 1 year of recent Respiratory Therapist experience within the last year
- Certifications:
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification
Job Details
- Specialty: Respiratory Therapy (RRT)
- Hours per Week: 36
- Typical Procedures: Respiratory care across adult, neonatal, and pediatric populations in critical care settings
- Personality Fit: Candidates should be adaptable to floating across critical care units and able to manage a varied patient load
Additional Notes
- This is a travel assignment requiring licensure in North Carolina.
- The role supports a high-acuity hospital with Level II trauma, comprehensive stroke, and Level III neonatal intensive care services.
- The hospital is recognized for clinical quality and nursing excellence.
This position is ideal for experienced RRTs seeking a travel opportunity in a large, high-acuity hospital environment with diverse patient populations and advanced respiratory care technology.
Employer
Host Healthcare
232 nurses recommend working with Host Healthcare
Pros
Bethany has been working with me on a couple contracts as a travel PT. She has been extremely responsive and supportive. She was able to help me navigate a contract with a difficult facility and expeditiously find a new contract for me in the same area.
Cons
None
Recommends working with Host Healthcare
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 Registered 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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