Travel Respiratory Therapist
Winston-Salem, NC
LanceSoft
3x12 hrs, Nights
$2,470/weekOverview
- Start Date05/18/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
- Estimated taxable pay$1,224/week
- Estimated non-taxable stipends$1,246/week
Benefits
- Weekly pay
- Medical benefits
Description
Job Title: Respiratory Therapist – NICU / Pediatrics (Travel)
Facility: Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center – Main Campus
Location: Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Shift: 12-Hour Night Shift (6:30 PM – 7:00 AM)
Schedule: 36 hours/week (Every Other Weekend Rotation)
Job Overview
Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center is seeking an experienced Respiratory Therapist (NICU/Pediatrics) for a high-acuity academic medical center. This role supports critically ill adult and pediatric patients across ICU, ED, and specialty units in a fast-paced Level I Trauma environment.
Facility Highlights
- 885-bed Level I Trauma Center
- Academic teaching hospital
- Chest Pain & Stroke Center
- High-acuity patient population
- Strong respiratory care leadership team
Patient Population
- Adult ICU, Med/Surg, and ED patients
- Pediatric and NICU respiratory cases
- Conditions include COPD, asthma, pneumonia, post-surgical care, and critical respiratory failure
Key Responsibilities
- Provide advanced respiratory care across adult and pediatric units
- Manage ventilators and critical care respiratory support systems
- Perform airway management and emergency interventions
- Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and multidisciplinary teams
- Document patient care accurately in EPIC EMR
- Support high-acuity and trauma-level patient care
Requirements
- Minimum 2 years of critical care Respiratory Therapy experience
- RRT required (CRT accepted but not preferred)
- NC Respiratory Therapy license required
- Adult RT: BLS & ACLS required
- NICU/Peds RT: BLS, PALS & NRP required
- Strong preference for Level I Trauma or high-acuity hospital experience
- First-time travelers accepted
Schedule & Work Details
- Night shift: 6:30 PM – 7:00 AM
- Every other weekend rotation
- No call required
- Travelers required to work 75% of holidays
- 6-week scheduling cycle
- No floating outside assigned unit
Technology & Systems
- EMR: EPIC
- Advanced respiratory therapy equipment across ICU, NICU, and pediatric units
Work Environment
- Level I Trauma academic medical center
- Strong leadership and collaborative respiratory care team
- High-acuity, fast-paced clinical setting
- Free parking available
- Pewter (charcoal gray) scrubs required
Employer
LanceSoft
123 nurses recommend working with LanceSoft
Established in 2000, LanceSoft is a Certified MBE and Woman-Owned organization. Lancesoft Inc. is one of the highest rated companies in the industry. We have been recognized as one of the Largest Staffing firms and ranked in the top 50 fastest Growing Healthcare Staffing firms in 2022. Lancesoft offers short- and long-term contracts, permanent placements, and travel opportunities to credentialed and experienced professionals throughout the United States. We pride ourselves on having industry leading benefits. We understand the importance of partnering with an expert who values your needs, which is why we’re 100% committed to finding you an assignment that best matches your career and lifestyle goals. Our team of experienced career specialists takes the time to understand your needs and match you with the right job Lancesoft has been chosen by Staffing Industry Analysts as one of the Best Staffing Firms to Work for.LanceSoft specializes in providing Registered Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, LPNs/LVNs, Social Workers, Medical Assistants, and Certified Nursing Assistants to work in Acute Care Centers, Skilled Nursing Facilities, Long-Term Care centers, Rehab Facilities, Behavioral Health Centers, Drug & Alcohol Facilities, Home Health & Community Health, Urgent Care Clinics, and many other provider-based facilities.
About Winston-Salem, NC
As a Travel Respiratory Therapist in Winston-Salem, NC here's what you should know:- The cost of living in Winston-Salem is lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages generally match up well with the lower cost of living.
- In the summer, average highs are around 87°F, and average lows are around 66°F.
- In the winter, average highs are around 50°F, and average lows are around 30°F.
- Short-term rentals and furnished housing options are available in Winston-Salem, and they can be relatively easy to find, especially through online platforms and local real estate agencies.
- Winston-Salem is fairly car-friendly, with reasonable traffic and ample parking.
- Public transportation options include buses, but the city is more reliant on private vehicles.
- Winston-Salem has a diverse population with a range of age groups.
- Common health issues include obesity, heart disease, and diabetes.
- There is a growing population of travel nurses in the area.
- Winston-Salem offers a variety of restaurants, including Southern cuisine and international dining options.
- The city has a thriving arts scene with galleries and theaters, and it hosts music festivals and concerts.
- Sports enthusiasts can enjoy local teams and outdoor enthusiasts can explore parks, hiking trails, and nearby mountains.
Browse similar jobs
Registered Respiratory Therapist
- Asheville, NC
- Cross Country Allied
- 4x12 hrs, Days
- Referral Bonus
Registered Respiratory Therapist
- Asheville, NC
- Cross Country Allied
- 4x12 hrs, Nights
- Referral Bonus
Travel Respiratory Therapist
- Asheville, NC
- ProLink Allied
- 4x12 hrs, Days, Nights