Respiratory Therapist (RRT) – ICU & Med-Surg
Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center

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

Location: Winston Salem, North Carolina
Specialty: Respiratory / Neuro Diagnostics
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

Seeking a Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with experience in adult ICU, ER, Med/Surg, and ICU/Stepdown settings. The role involves working in a large respiratory care department with patients ranging from adolescents to geriatrics. The position requires managing respiratory care at a high level of practice, including med/surg, ICU step-down units, and possibly the ED.

Required Qualifications

• Experience: Minimum 2 years in Respiratory Therapy (highest stated requirement)
• Prior Travel Experience: Not required; first-time travelers accepted
• Certifications:

  • Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential
  • North Carolina state license
  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
• Skills & Experience:

  • Airway management
  • Medication administration
  • Ventilator management
  • Arterial Blood Gases (ABGs)
  • Oxygen therapy
  • Suctioning
  • Pulmonary toileting
  • Nebulizer treatments
  • BiPAP, CPAP, Vest Therapy, Meta-neb, PAP therapy, Heated High-flow
  • EPIC electronic health record experience (required)
• Preferred:

  • Bronchoscopy skills
  • NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) certification
  • Note: CRT credential not accepted

Work Details

• Shift: 12-hour night shifts (36 or 48 hours offered)
• Patient Ratio: 35-45 patients per day
• Call: On-call as needed, workload dependent
• Floating: No floating to other facilities; may float within the unit only
• Weekend Requirement: 4 weekend shifts within a 6-week period
• Orientation:

  • Day shift orientation 7a-7p
  • Night shift RTs require a few days of day shift orientation before nights
• Scrubs: Black

Patient Population & Equipment

• Patients: Adolescents to geriatrics in med/surg, ICU step-down, and possibly ED
• Equipment: Servo I, Servo U, Hamilton T1, V60, Night-time VPAP, Omni-labs, V30s, ABL90 ABG machine

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Background checks within 6 months required
• Drug screening (9-panel) within 6 months required
• Immunizations and health documents including:

  • Negative TB or chest X-ray within 1 year (or proof of past positive with CXR)
  • Rubeola (Measles) titer or vaccination
  • Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella per standard requirements
  • Flu vaccination or approved exemption required during flu season
• Competency exams and medication/pharmacology tests as per Aya Healthcare standards
• Color blindness testing within 1 year
• Various facility-specific trainings and acknowledgments (e.g., Medication Safety, Confidentiality Agreement, Hospital Policies)
• EPIC test-out option available for experienced users (optional)

Additional Notes

• RTO (Return to Office) after booking is not allowed and cannot be worked out onsite; excessive call-offs may lead to cancellation
• Unit accepts first-time travelers
• No CRT credential acceptance; must hold RRT
• Orientation and training modules may require 8-10 hours to complete
• Must comply with all facility-specific policies and training requirements

This position is ideal for a Respiratory Therapist with solid critical care experience, EPIC proficiency, and the ability to work night shifts in a fast-paced respiratory care environment.