Respiratory Therapist - Neuro Diagnostics
Fayetteville, North Carolina
Cape Fear Valley Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Respiratory Therapist - Nights (Travel/Contract)

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

Job Details

• Shift: Nights
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend required
• On-call: Not required
• Floating: Required to float within scope to meet facility needs between like units
• Block Scheduling: Not accommodated
• Local Candidates: Not accepted (50-mile radius rule applies)
• Pending License: Not accepted
• Return to Work Policy: Must be gone for 1 year to return as a traveler
• Contract Limit: Maximum of 2 contracts (can extend once), then must be gone for 6 months before returning
• Guaranteed Hours: Call-off policy allows 2 shifts off per 13-week assignment; after that, contracted shifts are guaranteed
• Patient Population: Must be comfortable working with both adults and children in ICU settings
• Additional Notes:

  • Nights, weekends, and holidays required
  • Must be comfortable working with pediatric and adult patients
  • Only 4 days allowed off (RTO) and no holidays off
  • All callouts for scheduled shifts require makeup shifts as deemed necessary

Requirements/Qualifications

• Valid Respiratory Therapist license in North Carolina
• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Respiratory Therapist
• At least 2 years of experience in Critical Care Respiratory Therapy (CRT)
• Respiratory Therapist experience within the last year

Required Certifications & Licenses

• State Respiratory Therapist License (valid and not expiring the month of start)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) – AHA or Military only; must be current at start
• BLS (Basic Life Support) – AHA or Military only; must be current at start
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) – Required for applicable units; must be current at start
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) – Required for applicable units; must be current at start

Competency & Testing Requirements

• Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam (annual renewal required)
• Pass/Fail Testing for EKG/Medication with a minimum score of 80% (3 attempts allowed)
• Acknowledgment of Pass/Fail Testing required for ICU and other specified units

Background & Health Requirements

• Background check required within 6 months of start
• 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/vaccinations required:

  • TDAP (within last 10 years)
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella (titer or 2 vaccines)
  • Hepatitis B (vaccine series, positive titer, or signed declination)
  • Varicella (titer or 2 vaccines)
  • Annual flu vaccination or approved exemption (medical or religious)
• COVID-19 vaccination is not required but documentation is accepted

Facility & Orientation Notes

• Facility is a short-term acute care hospital with Level III Trauma Center and teaching hospital status
• Total staffed beds: 733
• Charting system: Epic
• Scrub color: Solid black or black and white
• Orientation typically occurs on Monday and includes meeting with unit representatives and schedule distribution

Additional Requirements

• Photo for badge: Professional passport-style photo required (no large earrings, face jewelry, unnatural hair colors, or head coverings unless for religious reasons)
• Completion of various facility-specific forms and acknowledgments prior to start (e.g., confidentiality agreement, emergency contact form, code of conduct)
• Parking registration required if driving to work
• Completion of mandatory modules prior to start (due Monday before start date)

Important Notes for Candidates

• Must be comfortable working with both pediatric and adult ICU patients
• Floating between like units may be required
• Limited time off allowed during assignment
• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position

This summary includes all relevant information for healthcare recruiters and workers considering this Respiratory Therapist travel contract opportunity.