Respiratory Neurodiagnostics Therapist
Durham, North Carolina
Duke University Hospital

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

Location: Durham, North Carolina
Contract Length: 13 weeks (approximately 3 months)
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Facility Type: Short term acute care, major teaching hospital, Level I trauma center
Charting System: EPIC
Guaranteed Hours: Yes
Flu Vaccine: Required, no exemptions or declinations accepted

Required Qualifications

• Valid Respiratory Therapist license in North Carolina
• Minimum 2 years of Respiratory Therapist experience, including experience within the last year
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA only
• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA only
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) - AHA only
• Experience with EPIC charting system

Health & Compliance Requirements

• Flu vaccine required annually (no exemptions)
• Physical exam within 12 months of start
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months (with specific rules for positive history)
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine every 10 years
• Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR) vaccination or positive antibody titers required (no exemptions)
• Hepatitis B vaccination, titer, or declination documentation required
• Varicella vaccination or positive titer required
• Drug testing: Negative 10-panel drug screen including THC within 30 days of start (instant tests not accepted)
• Fit mask test (N95 or equivalent) within 12 months (applicable to respiratory professionals)
• Seasonal flu vaccination documentation for 2025-26 required

Background & Documentation Requirements

• Background check within 90 days of start, including multi-county and nationwide searches
• Education verification from accredited respiratory care program required
• Social Security card (if used for I9)
• Valid government-issued photo ID or driver’s license
• Employment application and 7 years of work history documented
• Two professional references from employment within last 12 months (at least one supervisor)
• Competency exams and unit-specific skills checklists required
• Facility-specific onboarding documents and online modules must be completed prior to orientation
• Candidate must set up a facility guest account prior to clearance for access to orientation and work systems

Additional Notes

• Locals accepted within a 75-mile radius (local pay rate applies)
• First-time travelers accepted
• Candidate must complete all required certifications and documentation before start
• Orientation includes pass/fail testing on basic tech knowledge (except RRTs)
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) training provided onsite during orientation (valid for 2 years)

This position offers an opportunity to work in a nationally ranked, major teaching hospital with a high level of specialty care and trauma services. Candidates must be fully compliant with all licensing, certification, health, and background requirements to be considered.