Registered Respiratory Therapist
Durham, North Carolina
Duke Regional Hospital

Job Opportunity: Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - Travel/Contract

Location: Durham, North Carolina
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Night (3 shifts per week, 12 hours each; 18:45 - 7:15)
Hours per Week: 36

Job Summary

• Respiratory Therapist position with patient ratios approximately 1:30.
• Patient age groups include Neonates, Infants, Pediatrics, Adolescents, Adults, and Geriatrics.
• Floating and on-call responsibilities required.
• Weekend work required every other or every third weekend.
• Scrub color: Black.
• Orientation sessions held bi-weekly.
• Local candidates within 75 miles considered; local rate adjustment applies.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Respiratory Therapist license in North Carolina
• Minimum 5 years of experience as a Respiratory Therapist, including experience within the last year
• Current ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification
• Current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Background checks within 90 days of start, including:

  • SSN trace, county, alias, nationwide, sex offender, international (if applicable), education verification.
• Drug test: Negative 10-panel (including THC) within 30 days of start.
• Physical exam within 12 months of start.
• Immunizations and health requirements:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine every 10 years (no exemptions).
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months.
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella immunization or positive antibody titers (no exemptions).
  • Hepatitis B titer, vaccine series, or declination.
  • Varicella immunity (2 vaccines or positive titer; boosters if low/equivocal).
  • Seasonal flu vaccination required (no exemptions).
  • Polio vaccine or signed attestation.
• Two professional references from employment within the last 12 months (at least one supervisor).
• Employment application and skills checklist (updated annually).
• Competency exam and unit-specific competency checklists to be completed.
• Must set up a facility-specific guest account prior to clearance for orientation and work access.

Additional Notes

• Candidates must be prepared for floating assignments.
• Orientation includes pass/fail testing (EKG/medication knowledge) on the first day.
• Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) Blue Card training may be required; if not held, training will be provided onsite.
• Facility-specific documents and agreements must be signed prior to start date.
• Online orientation modules must be completed before starting.
• Candidates with less than a 30-day gap between previous assignments may have some documentation requirements waived or accepted on file.

This position is ideal for experienced Respiratory Therapists seeking a travel contract with a reputable healthcare facility in North Carolina, offering night shifts and a diverse patient population.