Respiratory Therapist – Neonatal ICU
Charlotte, North Carolina
Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Respiratory Therapist (RRT-NICU)

Location: Charlotte, North Carolina
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Night (3 shifts of 12 hours each, 18:45 – 07:15)
Hours per Week: 36 hours

Job Description

Seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide care across multiple patient populations including neonates and pediatrics. Work settings include Emergency Department, Critical Care ICU, and med/surgical floors in a community hospital respiratory department. Responsibilities include airway management, medication administration, arterial blood gases (ABGs), ventilator and non-invasive ventilation (NIV) management, nebulizer treatments, pulmonary toileting, and use of bronchoscopes, BiPAP, and CPAP.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Respiratory Therapist license in North Carolina
• Minimum 1 year of Respiratory Therapist experience, including experience within the last year
• Experience working with neonate patients
• Experience working with pediatric patients
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification
• Experience with bronchoscopes
• Experience with BiPAP

Orientation & Systems

• Orientation: 24 hours
• Electronic Medical Record: EPIC
• Scrubs: Not provided; black scrubs recommended

Additional Information

• RTO (Return to Office) Policy: No RTO after booking allowed; call-offs or additional RTO may lead to cancellation.
• Traveler Experience: First-time travelers are accepted.
• Interview: Manager requires an interview before approval.
• Preferred: Labor & Delivery (L&D) experience is a plus.

Compliance & Requirements

• Background Checks: Must be completed within 90 days prior to start, including local, federal, national criminal databases, DOJ sex offender search, and education verification for highest degree related to profession.
• Health Requirements:

  • Physical exam within 1 year of start (or within 30 days if past positive TB).
  • Fit testing for N95 mask or completion of PAPR training if fit test failed.
  • Negative TB test or chest x-ray per protocol.
  • Required immunizations or titers for Rubeola, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Hepatitis B (facility-specific declination form if titer negative).
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption required during flu season.
  • Drug screening within 30 days of start (10-panel, negative result required).
• Education & Competency:

  • Transcript/diploma verification required for RRTs.
  • Medication/pharmacology competency exam as applicable.
  • Color blindness testing within 1 year.
• Facility Specific Documents: Confidentiality agreement, hospital policies acknowledgment, medication safety training, and other orientation modules required.
• References: Two professional references within 3 years required for travel allied health positions.

Summary

This travel Respiratory Therapist position requires a licensed RRT with at least 1 year of recent experience, including neonate and pediatric care. The role involves night shifts in a community hospital setting with a variety of respiratory therapies and patient populations. Candidates must be prepared for on-call duties, floating, and a thorough orientation process. Compliance with extensive background, health, and education verifications is mandatory. First-time travelers are welcome to apply.