Registered 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
• Shift: Nights
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• On-call Requirement: No
• Floating: Yes, must float within scope to meet facility needs or between like units
• Block Scheduling: Not accommodated
• Local Candidates: Not accepted (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 allows 2 shifts off 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 Pediatric settings
• 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; documentation must reflect legal name
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support): AHA or Military only; required for Pediatric and ICU 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
• Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam: Required and must be renewed annually; must score at least 80% to pass
• Pass/Fail Testing (EKG/Medication): Required for awareness in multiple units; candidates have 3 attempts to pass with remediation required after failures

Experience & Skills

• Must be comfortable working with both adult and pediatric ICU patients
• Nights, weekends, and holidays required
• Must be willing to float as needed
• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required

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 physician, NP, or PA-C; must be updated annually
• Drug Testing: Negative 10-panel drug screen within 30 days required
• Immunizations & Health Screenings:

  • TDAP vaccine within last 10 years (no declinations accepted for new candidates)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (titer or 2 vaccines required)
  • Hepatitis B (vaccine series, positive titer, or signed declination accepted)
  • Varicella (titer or 2 vaccines required)
  • Flu vaccine required year-round; medical or religious exemptions accepted with facility approval
• COVID-19 Vaccines: 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:

  • Job description acknowledgment
  • Confidentiality and information agreement
  • Patient identification agreement
  • Conflict of interest questionnaire
  • Staff call out acknowledgment
  • Corporate code of conduct acknowledgment
  • Policy tech access acknowledgment
  • Professional appearance acknowledgment
  • Parking registration (if driving)
  • Computer use acknowledgment
• Photo for badge required (passport-style, professional, no large earrings or face piercings)
• Completion of mandatory orientation and training modules prior to start

Additional Notes

• Candidates must adhere to the facility’s dress code and appearance standards
• Must be able to meet the facility’s scheduling and floating requirements
• Return to work policies and contract limits must be followed strictly

This position is ideal for Respiratory Therapists with at least 2 years of experience who are comfortable working nights, weekends, and floating between adult and pediatric ICU units in a Level III Trauma Center environment.