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Respiratory Therapist
Asheville, NC
Respiratory Therapist – Night Shift
Position Overview
The facility is seeking a full-time Respiratory Therapist (RRT) for a 13-week contract in Respiratory Services. This is a night shift role (18:30–07:00) with guaranteed 36-hour weeks.
About the Unit
You'll join a dynamic respiratory team serving a high-acuity medical center. The unit manages diverse patient populations across critical care, including post-cardiac surgery, trauma, stroke, neonatal, and pediatric cases. You'll work alongside 12–16 RRTs on night shift for adult service lines, plus neonatal/pediatric specialists, supporting all critical care units and floors as needed.
Your Responsibilities
- Deliver comprehensive respiratory care across adult ICU, NICU, and pediatric settings
- Manage ventilator care, non-invasive ventilation, and high-flow oxygen therapy
- Float to all critical care units as needed
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams in a fast-paced environment
- Patient ratios: 10–25 depending on unit assignment
Required Qualifications
- Active North Carolina Respiratory License
- RRT (Registered Respiratory Therapist)
- BLS, ACLS, PALS certifications
Preferred
- NRP certification
Schedule & Expectations
- Night shift: 18:30–07:00
- Minimum 4 weekend shifts per 6-week schedule
- Flexibility to float across all critical care units
- Scrub color: Medium Gray/Pewter
Contract Details
- Duration: 13 weeks
- Guaranteed hours: 36/week
- Start date: November 3, 2026