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

Job Opportunity: Respiratory / Neuro Diagnostics (RRT) - Travel/Contract

Location: Fayetteville, North Carolina
Contract Length: 13 weeks (approximately 3 months)
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Specialty: Respiratory / Neuro Diagnostics
Required Years of Experience: 2 years
Prior Travel Experience: Not explicitly required

Job Details

• Shift: Nights
• Weekend Requirement: Yes, every other weekend
• On-call Requirement: 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 Restrictions:

  • Must be gone for 1 year to return as a traveler
  • System has a 2 contract limit (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 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

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
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support): AHA or Military only
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program): Required for specific units
• NIH Stroke Certification: Must be updated annually
• Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam: Required and must be renewed annually; must pass with at least 80%
• Pass/Fail Testing (EKG/Medication): Required with up to 3 attempts allowed; remediation required after failed attempts

Background & Health Requirements

• Background Check: Required within 6 months of start; includes SSN trace, 7-year county residence, nationwide search, sex offender search, and international search if applicable
• Physical Exam: Required within 1 year, signed by a physician, NP, or PA-C; must be updated annually
• Immunizations & Titers:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within last 10 years)
  • Measles (Rubeola) - titer or 2 vaccines
  • Mumps - titer or 2 vaccines
  • Rubella - titer or 2 vaccines
  • Hepatitis B - vaccine series, positive titer, or signed declination accepted
  • Varicella - titer or 2 vaccines
• TB Screening: Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year of start; annual renewal required
• Drug Testing: Negative 10-panel drug screen within 30 days prior to start
• Flu Vaccination: Required year-round; medical or religious exemptions accepted with facility-specific forms and approval
• COVID-19 Vaccination: Not required but accepted if available

Facility Specific Requirements

• Must complete and sign various facility-specific documents prior to start, including but not limited to:

  • 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)
  • Emergency Contact Form
  • Photo for Badge (passport-style, professional photo required)

• Must comply with facility policies on appearance, flu vaccination, and COVID exemptions

• Orientation typically occurs on Monday, with schedule provided by unit representative

Additional Notes

• Must be comfortable working with both pediatric and adult ICU patients
• Nights, weekends, and holidays are required; floating as needed
• Callouts for scheduled shifts require makeup shifts as deemed necessary by the department
• Return to Office (RTO) days are limited and strictly regulated

This position is ideal for Respiratory Therapists with at least 2 years of experience who are comfortable working nights and weekends in a fast-paced acute care environment with both adult and pediatric ICU patients.