Respiratory Therapist – Neuro Diagnostics
Fayetteville, North Carolina
Cape Fear Valley Medical Center

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

Location: Fayetteville, North Carolina
Specialty: Respiratory / Neuro Diagnostics
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Shift: Nights
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• On-call: No
• Floating: Yes, must float within scope to meet facility needs/float between like units
• Block Scheduling: Not accommodated
• Locals Accepted: No (50-mile radius rule from main campus)
• Pending License: Not accepted
• Return to Work Policy: Must be gone for 1 year to return as a traveler
• Contract Limit: Maximum of 2 contracts (can extend once), then must be gone for 6 months before returning
• Guaranteed Hours: Call off policy allows 2 shifts off per 13-week assignment; after that, all contracted shifts are guaranteed
• Must be comfortable working with both adults and children in ICU settings
• Only 4 days allowed off (RTO) and no holidays off
• Facility Type: Short-term acute care, Level III Trauma Center, Teaching Hospital
• Total Staffed Beds: 733
• Charting System: Epic
• Scrub Color: Solid Black or Black and White

Required Qualifications

• License: Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) license required
• Experience: Minimum 2 years of experience in Respiratory / Neuro Diagnostics specialty
• Certifications:

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA or Military only
  • BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA or Military only
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) - AHA or Military only
  • NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) - Required for applicable units
• Competencies:

  • Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam (must be completed via Relias and renewed annually)
  • Pass/Fail Testing (EKG/Medication) with remediation policy in place
• Background Checks: Must have a background check within 6 months of start date including SSN trace, 7-year county residence, nationwide search, sex offender search, and international search if applicable
• Health Requirements:

  • Physical exam within 1 year, signed by physician, NP, or PA-C
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year
  • Immunizations: TDAP, Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella (titer or 2 vaccines required)
  • Hepatitis B vaccine series, positive titer, or signed declination accepted
  • Drug testing: Negative 10-panel drug screen within 30 days
  • Flu vaccine required year-round (exemptions require facility-approved documentation)
  • COVID-19 vaccine not required but accepted if available

Additional Requirements

• Must be comfortable working nights, weekends, holidays, and float as needed
• Callouts for scheduled shifts require makeup shifts as deemed necessary by the department
• Must comply with facility-specific policies including professional appearance, confidentiality, patient identification, and corporate code of conduct
• Required to complete facility-specific documents and training modules prior to start
• Photo for badge required (passport-style, professional, no large earrings, face jewelry, unnatural hair colors, or head coverings unless for religious reasons)
• Parking registration required if driving to work

Prior Travel Experience

• No explicit requirement for prior travel experience mentioned

Summary

This is a 13-week travel contract for a Registered Respiratory Therapist working night shifts in a Level III Trauma Center in Fayetteville, NC. The role requires at least 2 years of specialty experience, multiple certifications including ACLS, BLS, PALS, and NRP, and the ability to work with both adult and pediatric ICU patients. The position requires weekend work every other weekend, floating between units, and adherence to strict facility policies and health requirements.