Registered Respiratory Therapist
Hickory, North Carolina
Frye Regional Medical Center

Job Title

RRT - Respiratory Therapy

Location

Hickory, North Carolina

Employment Type

Travel Contract

Contract Length

13 weeks

Work Schedule

• Shift: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM
• Weekly Hours: 36
• Weekend Hours: Alternating
• Possible Call Requirements

Unit and Patient Population

• Department: Respiratory Therapy (1st Floor)
• Patient Population: All ages
• Equipment Used:

  • Ventilators (Servo-I, Drager Evita 500, PB 840, Hamilton T-1 & MR-1)
  • Bipaps (V-60)
  • ResMed CPAPs
  • High flow (Optiflow)
  • MetaNebs, Vest
  • Siemens RapidPoint 500e Blood Gas analyzers
• Electronic Health Record (EHR): Cerner

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Respiratory Therapist license in North Carolina
• Minimum Associate Degree in Respiratory Care
• Minimum 2 years of Respiratory Therapist experience, including experience within the last year
• Experience in Emergency Department (ED) and Critical Care settings
• Certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP

Orientation Start Dates (2026)

Candidates must start on one of the following dates:

• July 20
• August 3, 17, 31
• September 14, 28
• October 12, 26
• November 9, 16
• December 7

Additional Information

• Number of Openings: 5 (currently filled with travelers)
• Float Requirements: None
• Patient Ratios: Undetermined
• Dress Code: Gray/Black scrubs preferred; any solid color acceptable; no prints
• Personality Fit: High retention department; team-oriented with ability to function independently

Prior Travel Experience

Not explicitly required.