Registered Respiratory Therapist - Neuro Diagnostics
Durham, North Carolina
Duke Regional Hospital

Job Opportunity: Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - Travel/Contract

Location: Durham, North Carolina
Specialty: Respiratory / Neuro Diagnostics
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Patient Age Groups: Neonates, Infants, Pediatrics, Adolescents, Adults, and Geriatrics
• Staffing Ratios: 1:30
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend or every third weekend
• On-Call Requirement: Yes
• Floating: Yes
• Scrub Color: Black
• Orientation: Bi-weekly sessions
• Flu Vaccine: Required with no exemptions or declinations accepted

Required Qualifications

• Valid Respiratory Therapist license in North Carolina
• Minimum 5 years of experience as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT), including experience within the last year
• Current ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification
• Current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification

Additional Requirements

• Background Checks:

  • Must be completed within 90 days of start
  • Includes SSN trace, county searches, sex offender, international searches if applicable, education verification, and sanction list checks
• References: Two professional references required from employment within the last 12 months; at least one must be a supervisor
• Employment Application: Required with 7 years of work history
• Skills Checklist: Must be updated annually
• Competency Exam: Unit-specific competency exam required
• Guest Account Setup: Must set up a facility-specific guest account prior to clearance for orientation and work access

Work Environment & Expectations

• Candidates must be local or willing to travel within approximately 75 miles
• First-time travel therapists are not eligible for this position
• Candidates will be required to participate in on-call and floating assignments
• Compliance with all health and safety protocols, including immunizations and drug testing, is mandatory

Summary

This is a travel contract opportunity for an experienced Registered Respiratory Therapist with at least 5 years of experience, required certifications, and licensure in North Carolina or a compact state. The role involves working with a wide range of patient age groups and requires flexibility for weekend and on-call shifts. Strict compliance with immunization and health screening requirements is mandatory. Orientation is provided bi-weekly, and candidates must complete all required background checks and documentation prior to starting.