Neurodiagnostic Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
Fayetteville, North Carolina
Cape Fear Valley Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Respiratory / Neuro Diagnostics (RRT - Nights)

Location: Fayetteville, North Carolina
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Shift: Nights
• Experience Required: Minimum 2 years
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• On-call: Not required
• Floating: Required within scope to meet facility needs; may float between like units
• Block Scheduling: Not accommodated
• Local Candidates: Not accepted (50-mile radius rule from main campus)
• Pending License: Not accepted
• Return to Office (RTO) Restrictions: Per manager's discretion
• Guaranteed Hours: Call-off policy allows 2 shifts off per 13-week assignment; all other contracted shifts guaranteed
• Return Staff 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

Facility Highlights

• Short-term acute care hospital
• Level III Trauma Center / Teaching Hospital
• Total staffed beds: 733
• Charting system: Epic
• Scrub color: Solid Black or Black and White

Work Environment & Requirements

• Must be comfortable working with both adults and children in ICU
• Nights, weekends, and holidays required
• Floating as needed
• Makeup shifts required for any callouts on scheduled shifts
• Only 4 days allowed off for RTO and no holidays off

Certifications & Competencies Required

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support): AHA or Military only; documentation must reflect legal name
• BLS (Basic Life Support): AHA or Military only; documentation must reflect legal name
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support): AHA or Military only; required for ED, OR, Peds ED, PICU, and certain ICU/PACU units
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program): Required for L&D, FCCU, NICU units
• NIH Stroke Certification: Must be updated annually; required for ED, Psych ED, ICUs, Step Down, Med Surg, L&D, Express Care
• Acknowledgement of Pass/Fail Testing: Required for multiple units including all ICUs, Cath Lab, Med Surg, Peds, Radiology, Step Down, Tele
• Pass/Fail Testing (EKG/Medication): Candidates have 3 attempts to pass with 80% or higher; remediation required after failed attempts
• Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam: Required and must be renewed annually; advanced and basic levels depending on unit assignment

Background & Health Requirements

• Background check required within 6 months of start (includes SSN trace, 7-year county residence, nationwide search, sex offender search, international search if applicable)
• Education verification or diploma/transcript required
• Physical exam within 1 year, signed by physician, NP, or PA-C; must be updated annually
• Negative 10-panel drug test within 30 days (specific substances listed)
• Immunizations and titers required:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within last 10 years)
  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (vaccine series, positive titer, or signed declination)
  • Varicella
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year of start
• Flu vaccine required year-round; medical or religious exemptions require facility approval and must be resubmitted annually
• COVID-19 vaccination not required but accepted if available

Facility-Specific Documents & Policies

• Must complete and sign various forms prior to start, including:

  • Agency Personnel Form
  • Emergency Contact Form
  • Confidentiality and Information Agreement
  • Patient Identification Agreement
  • Conflict of Interest Questionnaire
  • Staff Call Out Acknowledgement
  • Corporate Code of Conduct Acknowledgement
  • Policy Tech Access Acknowledgement
  • Professional Appearance Acknowledgment
  • Parking Registration (if driving)
  • Computer Use Acknowledgement
  • Job Description for Respiratory Therapist (RT)
  • TB Screening form (annual renewal)
  • Flu Acknowledgement Form
• Photo for badge required immediately upon signing (passport-style, professional, solid background, no large earrings, face jewelry, unnatural hair colors, or head coverings unless religious)
• Modules must be completed through Workday and finished by Monday prior to start

Additional Notes

• Must be comfortable working with pediatric and adult patients
• Floating between units as needed within scope
• Strict policies on call-offs and makeup shifts
• Return to work and contract limits strictly enforced

This position offers an opportunity to work in a large Level III Trauma Center with a diverse patient population requiring advanced respiratory care skills across adult and pediatric ICUs.