Registered Respiratory Therapist - Pediatric ICU
Charlotte, North Carolina
Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Respiratory / Neuro Diagnostics - Travel/Contract

Location: Charlotte, North Carolina
Contract Length: 13 weeks (approximately 3 months)
Shift: 12-hour nights (18:45 – 07:15), 36 hours can be offered
Call Requirement: On-call as needed; 3 on-call shifts per 6-week period
Floating: Floating required as needed
Unit Systems: EPIC
Unit Orientation: 24 hours
Scrubs: Not provided; black scrubs required

Required Qualifications

• Licensure: Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) and North Carolina license in hand
• Experience: Minimum 2 years of experience in Respiratory Therapy
• Patient Population: Must have experience with neonates and pediatrics
• Preferred Experience: NICU, PICU, Pediatrics, and Pediatric Emergency Department experience highly desired
• Traveler Experience: First-time travelers accepted (prior travel experience NOT required)

Required Skills and Certifications

• Skills:

  • Pediatrics
  • Community hospital setting
  • Pediatric Emergency Department
  • Airway management
  • Medication administration
  • Arterial blood gases (ABGs)
  • Oxygen therapy
  • Suction
  • Pulmonary toileting
  • Bronchoscopes
  • Nebulizer treatments
  • BiPAP and CPAP management

• Certifications:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
  • NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
  • RRT credential

• Preferred: Labor & Delivery (L&D) experience

Unit and Job Details

• Respiratory department in a community hospital setting
• Patient care areas include Emergency Department, Critical Care ICU, and Med/Surgical floors
• Therapies/tests include ventilator and non-invasive ventilation (NIV) management, arterial blood gases, nebulizer treatments, and other respiratory therapies within the scope of practice
• Floating to other units as needed

Important Notes

• RTO (Return to Office) after booking is NOT allowed and cannot be worked out onsite
• Any call-offs or additional RTO on unit may result in cancellation and Do Not Rehire (DNR) status
• Interview with the manager is required prior to offer
• Photo ID and professional appearance required for badge creation (passport-style photo on white background, business attire)
• Black scrubs required; scrubs not provided

Compliance and Documentation Requirements (Summary)

• Background checks within 6 months
• Education verification and transcripts as applicable
• Drug testing within 6 months
• Immunizations and health documents including:

  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year
  • Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella titers or vaccinations
  • Hepatitis B status or declination
  • Varicella immunity
  • Flu vaccination or approved exemption during flu season
• Required facility-specific trainings and acknowledgments (e.g., Medication Safety, Confidentiality Agreement, Hospital Policies)
• Competency exams and medication/pharmacology competency as per Aya Healthcare standards
• Color blindness test within 1 year
• Physical exam (Aya requirement, not client-specific)

Summary

This is a travel Respiratory Therapist position requiring a minimum of 2 years of experience, with a strong emphasis on neonatal and pediatric care. The role involves working night shifts in a community hospital setting with a variety of patient populations including critical care and emergency departments. Prior travel experience is not required, making this suitable for first-time travel therapists who meet the licensure and clinical experience requirements. The assignment is approximately 13 weeks in length with on-call and floating responsibilities. Compliance with extensive documentation, certifications, and facility-specific requirements is mandatory.