Registered Respiratory Therapist
Asheville, NC
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus
$1,791/weekOverview
- Start Date07/20/2026
- 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
Unit Information
- Department: Respiratory Services
- Location: Main Respiratory Therapy department, Mission Campus
- 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 assignments: All critical care units and floors
- Dress code: Medium Gray/Pewter scrubs
- Weekend/on-call requirements: At least 4 weekend shifts per 6-week schedule
Required Qualifications
- Valid Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) license in North Carolina
- Minimum 2 years of experience as a Respiratory Therapist, including experience within the last year
- Certifications: ACLS, BLS, PALS, NRP, and NBRC
- Successful completion of a competency examination for Respiratory Therapists or knowledge/training regarding hazardous drug risk as per USP 800 standards
Additional Information
- The unit serves adult, neonatal, and pediatric patients including critical care areas.
- The hospital is a Level II trauma center with comprehensive stroke and neonatal intensive care units.
- The environment supports advanced respiratory care with a variety of ventilators and oxygen delivery devices.
This position is ideal for experienced RRTs seeking a travel opportunity in a high-acuity, well-equipped hospital setting with diverse patient populations.
Employer
Host Healthcare
255 nurses recommend working with Host Healthcare
Pros
Lauren has made my travel nursing experience an absolute breeze. She responds almost immediately at any point in the day, she’s amazing at communicating with the different facilities and managers in terms of my contract/applications and any questions I may have, and you can tell that she truly cares about finding me the best job possible. Couldn’t do it without her!
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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