Respiratory Therapist

Registered Respiratory Therapist – Night Shift

Position Overview

The facility is seeking an experienced Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to join the Respiratory Services department on a 13-week contract. This is a night shift role (18:30–07:15) supporting adult critical care and specialized patient populations.

Unit Details

You'll work in a busy respiratory department managing a wide range of acuity levels across multiple service lines, including adult ICU, neonatal, and pediatric units. Patient ratios range from 10–25 depending on acuity and unit assignment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory care across critical care units and floors
• Manage mechanical ventilation, non-invasive respiratory support, and high-flow oxygen therapy
• Float to all critical care areas as needed
• Support neonatal and pediatric patients alongside adult populations

Required Qualifications

• North Carolina Respiratory License
• RRT certification (Registered Respiratory Therapist)
• Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications

Preferred

• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) certification

Schedule & Expectations

• Night shift: 18:30–07:15
• 36 guaranteed hours per week
• Varying weekends (minimum 4 weekend shifts per 6-week schedule)
• No on-call requirement

Dress Code

Medium gray/pewter scrubs

This role offers the opportunity to work in a clinically diverse environment with exposure to adult, neonatal, and pediatric respiratory care.