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

Job Opportunity: Respiratory Therapist - Nights

Location: Fayetteville, North Carolina
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

Seeking a Respiratory Therapist (RRT) for night shifts. This role requires working weekends every other weekend and floating within scope to meet facility needs. Candidates must be comfortable working with both adult and pediatric patients in the ICU setting.

Schedule & Work Details

• Night shifts
• Weekend requirement: every other weekend
• No on-call required
• Floating between like units as needed
• Block scheduling not accommodated
• Locals not accepted (50-mile radius rule applies)
• Return to work policy: must be gone for 1 year to return as a traveler
• Maximum of 2 contracts allowed consecutively; after that, a 6-month break is required before returning
• Limited time off allowed: only 4 days off and no holidays off during assignment
• Guaranteed hours with a call-off policy of 2 shifts per 13-week assignment; after that, contracted shifts are guaranteed

Required Experience & Qualifications

• Valid Respiratory Therapist license in North Carolina
• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Respiratory Therapist
• Respiratory Therapist experience within the last year

Additional Requirements

• Background check within 6 months of start (including SSN trace, 7-year county residence, nationwide search, sex offender search, and international search if applicable)
• Physical exam within 1 year, signed by a physician, NP, or PA-C
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year of start
• Drug screening: Negative 10-panel drug test within 30 days of start
• Immunizations and titers required:

  • TDAP (within last 10 years)
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella (titer or 2 vaccines)
  • Varicella (titer or 2 vaccines)
  • Hepatitis B (vaccine series, positive titer, or signed declination)
• Flu vaccine required year-round; medical or religious exemptions require facility approval
• COVID-19 vaccination is not required but accepted if available

Facility & Work Environment

• Short-term acute care hospital
• Level III Trauma Center and Teaching Hospital
• Total staffed beds: 733
• Charting system: Epic
• Scrub color: Solid black or black and white
• Must be comfortable working with both adult and pediatric ICU patients

Important Notes

• Candidates must provide a professional passport-style photo for badge issuance
• Several facility-specific documents and acknowledgments must be reviewed and signed prior to start
• Modules must be completed prior to start as instructed by the facility
• Limited time off and strict scheduling policies apply
• Floating within similar units is required to meet patient care needs

This position is ideal for experienced Respiratory Therapists comfortable with night shifts, pediatric and adult ICU care, and flexible scheduling within a high-acuity hospital environment.