Respiratory Therapist, Registered

WakeMed; Cary (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development ladder for RTs

Free parking at all campuses

Health, Dental, Vision + 6 free mental

MetLife Pet Insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Tuition & Specialty Certification Reim

Job summary

WakeMed North/Cary is seeking a Night Shift Registered Respiratory Therapist to evaluate, treat, and manage adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients across diverse clinical settings.

You will perform comprehensive respiratory assessments, deliver airway management and oxygen therapy, and collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to optimize patient outcomes. Sign-on options exist for external candidates, with strong development opportunities in a supportive WakeMed culture.

Qualifications

• RRT certification and NC Respiratory Care Practitioner license.
• BLS, ACLS; PALS; NRP certifications as required based on patient population.
• Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy.
• Ability to work nights and treat adults, pediatrics and neonatal patients.

Responsibilities

• Perform respiratory assessments and diagnostic procedures.
• Deliver and evaluate respiratory care treatments per orders.
• Adjust care plans in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.
• Educate patients and families about care plans.
• Respond to emergencies with life-saving respiratory support.
• Document care in the EMR accurately and timely.

Skills

RRT credential

Night shift adaptability

Education

Associate's Degree Respiratory Therapy

Tools

EMR documentation

Job description

Overview

At WakeMed, excellence doesn’t clock out — and neither does our commitment to patients. As a Night Shift Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) at WakeMed Cary Campus, you’ll play a critical role in delivering high‑quality, compassionate respiratory care during overnight hours. If you’re confident, adaptable, and thrive in a fast‑paced environment where your expertise truly matters, nights at WakeMed North may be the perfect fit.

What You’ll Be Doing

As an RRT at WakeMed North, you’ll evaluate, treat, and manage adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients with respiratory illnesses and cardiopulmonary disorders across a variety of clinical settings. You’ll play a key role in improving patient outcomes by:

• Performing comprehensive respiratory assessments and diagnostic procedures
• Delivering all respiratory care treatments as ordered, including oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy, and airway management
• Evaluating treatment effectiveness and adjusting care plans in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team
• Educating patients and families to support understanding and continuity of care
• Responding to emergency situations and providing life‑saving respiratory support
• Documenting care in the electronic medical record with accuracy, timeliness, and professionalism

Who You’ll Care For

• Adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients
• A diverse patient population in a collaborative, supportive environment

Why WakeMed North/Cary?

• Supportive leadership and a strong respiratory therapy team
• Opportunities to grow through our Respiratory Career Development Ladder
• A culture rooted in the WakeWay to Excellence — respect, teamwork, safety, and compassion
• Competitive benefits designed to support your life, career, and well‑being

Why Nights at WakeMed North/Cary?

• Greater autonomy and clinical decision‑making
• Strong teamwork and support during overnight hours
• Exposure to a wide range of patient acuity
• Leadership that values and trusts your expertise
• Opportunities to grow through our Respiratory Career Development Ladder
• A culture rooted in the WakeWay to Excellence — even after hours

Sign-On Bonus Options For External Candidates

• $5,000 with a 1-year commitment
• $10,000 with a 2-year commitment
• $15,000 with a 3-year commitment

Note: Internal WakeMed employees are not eligible for sign-on bonuses.

WakeMed Perks & Benefits

• Career Development Ladder for Respiratory Therapists
• Free parking at all campuses
• Health, Dental, Vision + 6 free mental health consults via Lyra
• MetLife Pet Insurance
• 403(b) retirement plan
• PDO (covers vacation, sick time & holidays)
• Voluntary insurance options for medical & daily expenses
• WakeWell Rewards & wellness programs
• WakeMed Gives – employee assistance, education & well‑being support
• Childcare partnerships with KinderCare & Bright Horizons
• Tuition & Specialty Certification Reimbursement
• Professional Development – we invest in your future

What You’ll Need To Join Us

Licensure & Credentials

• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
• Active North Carolina Respiratory Care Practitioner License

Required Certifications (Based On Patient Population)

• Adult Care:
  • Basic Life Support (BLS)
  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
• Neonatal/Pediatric Care:
  • Basic Life Support (BLS)
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
  • Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)

Ready to breathe new life into your career? Apply today and experience the WakeWay to Excellence.

Department Description

Serving the community since 1961, WakeMed Health & Hospitals is the leading provider of health services in Wake County. With a mission to improve the health and well‑being of our community, we are committed to providing outstanding and compassionate care. For more information, visit www.wakemed.org.

EOE

Licensure

Registered Respiratory Therapist Required - And NC Respiratory Care Practitioner Required

Education

Associate's Degree Respiratory Therapy Required

Experience

No Experience Required