What are the responsibilities and job description for the Travel Respiratory Therapist - Registered RT/RRT position at American Traveler?
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
- Hours: 36 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Nov 16, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is seeking a Respiratory Therapist (RRT) for a night shift position requiring 2 years of experience and current NC licensure.
Details
- Respiratory Care department in a 255-licensed-bed hospital with Chest Pain Center and Stroke Center designations
- Average daily census of 225 patients
- Adult patient population, with potential pediatric treatment in the ED (no L&D)
- 12-hour night shift schedule (1900-0700), 36 hours per week
- Weekend rotation every other weekend
- No call requirements
- Required to float within Region 1 facilities, including Cabarrus, University City, Stanly, Lake Norman, any Freestanding ED within the Region, and Central Division (CMC Main, Mercy, LCH)
- EMR system used is EPIC
- Department equipment includes Servo, Nitric Oxide, Volara, Airvo 2, and Synclare
Requirements
- RRT certification required (CRT not accepted)
- BLS required; ACLS preferred
- NC licensure required
- License required if applicable
- Minimum 2 years of experience required
- ICU, ED, and Progressive care skills required
- Minimum 12 months of core work experience in unit specialty area, with most recent experience within the last year
- Minimum 1 professional reference dated within one year from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN
- Last 4 digits of SSN and full DOB required for consideration
Additional Information
- Work as part of a small, family-oriented department culture with strong leadership support
- Orientation includes New Employee Orientation (NEO) and 2 days of departmental orientation
- Travelers will work 75% of holidays
- Up to 6 days of RTO can be approved, excluding holidays; unmet contracted hours must be added to the end of the contract
- Royal blue scrubs required
- Free parking available in a deck
- First-time travelers will be considered
- Traveler's permanent address must be 50 miles outside of the home unit; local candidates not accepted
- Returning employees must be separated from any AHSE facility for at least 1 year after working a permanent position
Benefits:
Health Insurance, 401K Plan