Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) – Neuro Diagnostics
Fayetteville, North Carolina
Cape Fear Valley Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - Nights

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

Job Summary

• Position: Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - Night shift
• Specialty: Respiratory / Neuro Diagnostics
• Facility Type: Short-term acute care, Level III Trauma Center, Teaching Hospital
• Total Staffed Beds: 733
• Charting System: Epic
• Schedule: Nights, weekends/holidays required, every other weekend off
• Floating: Required to float within scope to meet facility needs between like units
• Block scheduling: Not accommodated
• Locals accepted: No (50-mile radius rule from main campus)
• On-call: Not required
• Return to Work (RTO) restrictions: 4 days allowed of RTO, no holidays; call-off policy allows 2 shifts off per 13-week assignment, after which hours are guaranteed
• Must be comfortable working with both adult and pediatric patients in ICU settings

Required Qualifications

• Experience: Minimum 2 years of experience as an RRT (higher value confirmed)
• License: Current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) license for North Carolina (pending licenses not accepted)
• Certifications:

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA or Military only
  • BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA or Military only
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) - AHA or Military only
  • NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) - Required for applicable units
• Competencies:

  • Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam (annual renewal required)
  • Pass/Fail Testing for EKG/Medication with remediation policy
  • NIH Stroke Certification (annual update required)
• Background Checks: Must have a background check within 6 months of start date including SSN trace, 7-year county residence, nationwide search, sex offender search, and international search if applicable
• Health Requirements:

  • Physical exam within 1 year, updated annually
  • Negative 10-panel drug test within 30 days
  • Immunizations and titers: TDAP, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Hepatitis B (vaccine series, positive titer, or signed declination)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year
  • Flu vaccine required year-round or signed facility flu acknowledgment/exemption form
  • COVID-19 vaccine not required but accepted if available

Additional Information

• Must comply with facility-specific policies including professional appearance, confidentiality, patient identification, and corporate code of conduct
• Required to complete facility-specific documents and training modules prior to start
• Must submit a professional passport-style photo for badge issuance
• Return Staff Policy: Must be off assignment for 1 year before returning as a traveler
• System contract limit: Maximum of 2 contracts (can extend once), then must be off for 6 months before returning
• Must be comfortable working with both pediatric and adult ICU patients
• Floating between units as needed within scope of practice

Summary

This is a 13-week travel contract for an experienced Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) working night shifts in a Level III Trauma Center in Fayetteville, NC. The role requires flexibility to work weekends and holidays, float between units, and care for both adult and pediatric ICU patients. Candidates must hold current licensure and certifications, meet health and background check requirements, and comply with facility policies. Prior travel experience is not explicitly required.