Registered Respiratory Therapist RRT

ACI Health; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

ACI Health is seeking a skilled Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) for a night shift position in a high-acuity pediatric environment. Critical responsibilities include providing advanced respiratory care across NICU, PICU, and Pediatric floors, requiring a minimum of 2 years’ experience as well as advanced certifications. This role offers a competitive hourly wage and comprehensive benefits such as health and dental insurance.

Benefits

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Qualifications

• 2 years of RRT experience required.
• NICU or Pediatric experience required.
• Familiarity with high-acuity pediatric care.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced respiratory care for neonatal and pediatric patients.
• Manage ventilators and perform airway therapies.
• Float between NICU, PICU, Pediatric ER, and Pediatric floors.

Skills

ABG interpretation

Drawing arterial blood gases

Basic EKG

Education

Active NC Respiratory Care License

BLS, NRP, PALS, RRT Certification

Tools

Epic

Job description

Full job description

Job Title: Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
Shift: Night | 4x12-Hour Shifts (18:45 – 07:15)
Location: Charlotte, NC

Position Summary:

We are seeking an experienced Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) for a night shift position in a high-acuity pediatric environment. This role will work across NICU, PICU, Pediatric ER, and Pediatric Medical/Surgical floors, providing advanced respiratory care for neonatal and pediatric populations.

NICU and PICU experience is required.

Job Details:

• Schedule: Night shifts, 4x12s (18:45 – 07:15)
• Block Schedules: Not available
• Float Required: Yes, across all pediatric units
• Weekend Coverage: Every third weekend
• Orientation Hours: 30

Requirements & Qualifications:

• Licensure: Active NC Respiratory Care License ( preferred )
• Certifications:
• Required: BLS, NRP, PALS, RRT
• Preferred: NC State License, NPS
• Experience:
• Minimum 2 years of RRT experience
• NICU or Pediatric experience required (both not required as of 01/30/2025)
• Charting System:
• Preferred: Epic
• Travel Experience: Not required

Skills & Competencies:

• ABG interpretation
• Drawing arterial blood gases
• Basic EKG ( preferred )

Medication Delivery:

• Aerosol setup (mask/trach)
• Medihaler

Ventilator Management:

• BiPAP, CPAP
• Troubleshooting high-pressure alarms
• Weaning from mechanical ventilation

Airway & Oxygen Therapy:

• Extubation
• Nasal/oropharyngeal/tracheostomy suctioning
• High Flow Nasal Cannula (HFNC)
• Trach collar

Work Settings:

• Emergency Department (Peds)
• NICU
• Pediatric Critical Care (PICU)
• Pediatric Med/Surg

Patient Population:

• Neonates
• Infants
• Pediatrics
• Daily Census: 10–15
• Case Load: 50–60% NICU & PICU

Unit Details:

• Must be comfortable floating between NICU, PICU, Peds ER, and Pediatric floors
• High acuity pediatric setting with interdisciplinary team support
• Preferred Ventilator: Servo I

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $40.00 - $44.00 per hour

Expected hours: 48 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Shift:

• 12 hour shift

Work Location: In person