Respiratory Therapist - Neuro Diagnostics
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

• Specialty: Respiratory / Neuro Diagnostics
• Required Years of Experience: 2 years
• Schedule: Nights, weekends/holidays required (weekends every other weekend)
• On-call: Not required
• Floating: Required to 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: 2 contracts max (can only extend once), then must be gone for 6 months to return
• Guaranteed Hours: Call off policy of 2 shifts per 13-week assignment; after that, all contracted shifts are guaranteed
• Patient Population: Must be comfortable working with both adults and children in ICU and Pediatrics
• Time Off: Only 4 days allowed of Return to Office (RTO) and no holidays off

Facility Highlights

• Short-term acute care facility
• Level III Trauma Center / Teaching Hospital
• Total Staffed Beds: 733
• Charting System: Epic
• Scrub Color: Solid Black or Black and White

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, Psych, Radiology, Special Procedures, Step Down, Telemetry
• 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 dysrhythmia exams required 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 TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year of start; annual TB screening required
• Immunizations required:

  • TDAP (within last 10 years)
  • Rubeola (Measles) - titer or 2 vaccines
  • Mumps - titer or 2 vaccines
  • Rubella - titer or 2 vaccines
  • Varicella - titer or 2 vaccines
  • Hepatitis B - vaccine series, positive titer, or signed declination accepted
• Drug testing: Negative 10-panel drug screen within 30 days required
• Flu vaccine required year-round; medical or religious exemptions require facility approval and must be resubmitted annually
• COVID-19 vaccination is not required but documentation is accepted

Facility Specific Requirements

• Must complete and sign various facility-specific documents prior to start, including:

  • Agency Personnel Form
  • Emergency Contact Form
  • RT Job Description
  • 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
  • Flu Exemption Form (if applicable)
  • TB Screening Form
• Photo for badge required (passport-style, professional, no large earrings, face jewelry, unnatural hair colors, or head coverings unless for religious reasons)
• Orientation attendance required, typically Monday, with schedule provided by unit representative

Additional Notes

• Must be comfortable working with both adult and pediatric ICU patients
• Floating between like units is required
• Weekend work every other weekend is mandatory
• Only 4 days of time off allowed during assignment, no holidays off
• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position

This position is ideal for experienced Respiratory Therapists comfortable with pediatric and adult ICU care, flexible with floating and weekend shifts, and able to commit to a 13-week travel contract in a Level III Trauma Center environment.