Respiratory Therapist - NICU
Charlotte, North Carolina
Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - NICU

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

Job Description

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

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Respiratory Therapist license in North Carolina
• Minimum 2 years 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
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification
• Experience with bronchoscopes
• Experience with CPAP

Skills

• Pediatrics and community hospital respiratory care
• Pediatric Emergency Department experience
• Airway management and medication administration
• Arterial blood gases (ABGs)
• Oxygen therapy, suctioning, pulmonary toileting
• Use of bronchoscopes, nebulizers, BiPAP, CPAP
• Preferred: Labor & Delivery (L&D) experience

Work Requirements

• On-call shifts: 3 on-call shifts required every 6 weeks
• Floating: May be required to float to other units as needed
• Orientation: 24 hours
• Unit uses EPIC electronic health record system
• Scrubs: Not provided; black scrubs required

Additional Information

• First-time travelers are welcome to apply.
• No Return to Origin (RTO) allowed after booking; call-offs or additional RTO may result in cancellation.
• Interview with the hiring manager is required prior to offer.

Compliance and Documentation Requirements

Candidates must provide and maintain the following:

• Background check within 6 months (clinical candidates)
• Drug screening within 6 months (9-panel acceptable)
• Immunizations and health screenings including:

  • TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year
  • Measles (Rubeola) titer or vaccination
  • Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Hepatitis B per facility standards
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption during flu season
• Education verification and transcripts as applicable
• Professional license verification
• Required facility-specific documents such as confidentiality agreement, medication safety training, and annual compliance training
• Photo for badge (passport style, white background, business attire) required immediately after signing contract
• Completion of online orientation and competency exams as required

Summary

This travel Respiratory Therapist role offers a 13-week contract with night shifts in a community hospital setting focused on neonatal and pediatric care. Candidates must hold an active RRT license in North Carolina, have at least 2 years of experience, and be certified in BLS, ACLS, NRP, and PALS. Experience in NICU, PICU, and Pediatric ED is highly preferred. The position requires on-call availability and floating as needed, with a 24-hour orientation and use of EPIC system. Compliance with extensive health, background, and facility-specific documentation is mandatory.