Job Opening: Registered Respiratory Therapist – Night Shift (Travel Assignment)
Location: Gastonia, NC
Assignment Length: 20 Weeks
Schedule: 12-Hour Night Shifts | 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM | Every Other Weekend
Category: Travel/Contract
Travel Pay: $1,867/Weekly
Position Summary:
We are currently hiring an experienced and dedicated Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) for a 20-week travel assignment in the Respiratory Therapy Department of a well-respected regional medical center in Gastonia, NC. This is an excellent opportunity to work in a high-acuity inpatient setting while making a meaningful difference in patient care.
Key Responsibilities:
Deliver all aspects of respiratory care to patients of all age groups in an acute care environment
Perform ventilator management, oxygen therapy, aerosol treatments, suctioning, and arterial blood gas analysis
Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare team members to implement and evaluate care plans
Maintain accurate documentation and ensure all interventions follow hospital and regulatory protocols
Respond to Code Blue and rapid response calls as part of the critical care team
Requirements:
Active Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential
Valid state license to practice in North Carolina (or eligibility for compact licensing)
Minimum of 1 year of recent inpatient/acute care respiratory therapy experience
Strong critical thinking and communication skills
Must be available for one winter holiday (Christmas Eve or Christmas Day) as part of the assignme