Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
Durham, North Carolina
Duke University Hospital

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

Location: Durham, North Carolina
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Night (3 shifts per week, 12 hours each; 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM)
Hours per Week: 36 hours

Facility Overview

• Short-term acute care hospital
• Major teaching hospital and Level I trauma center
• Approximately 978 staffed beds
• Uses EPIC for charting

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) license in North Carolina
• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Respiratory Therapist, including experience within the last year
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification
• Experience with EPIC electronic health record system

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Background checks including SSN trace, county checks for past 7 years, sex offender, education verification, and sanction lists must be completed within 90 days of start
• Physical exam within 12 months of start (latex allergy acceptable)
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months (with specific documentation if history of positive TB)
• Required immunizations/vaccinations:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (every 10 years, no exemptions)
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (vaccines or positive antibody titers, no exemptions)
  • Hepatitis B (titer, vaccine series, or declination)
  • Varicella (2 vaccines or positive titer; may start with 2nd booster pending)
  • Polio vaccine or signed attestation
  • Seasonal flu vaccine (required annually during flu season; no exemptions)
• Drug testing: Negative 10-panel drug screen including THC within 30 days of start (instant tests not accepted)
• Two professional references from employment within the last 12 months (at least one supervisor)
• Employment application and skills checklist (updated annually)
• Competency exam and unit-specific competency checklists required
• Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) Blue Card training may be required depending on unit; training provided onsite if needed
• Must set up a facility-specific guest account prior to clearance for orientation and work access

Additional Information

• Guaranteed hours
• Locals accepted within 75 miles (local rate applies)
• Candidates must complete all required online orientation modules prior to start
• Competency checklists must be completed within 3 weeks after start date
• Facility uses strict compliance with credentialing and onboarding requirements to maintain contract eligibility

This position offers an opportunity to work in a nationally ranked, high-acuity teaching hospital with a supportive environment for first-time travel therapists.