Respiratory Therapist (RRT) – Nights

Taphealthcare; Rutherfordton (NC); On-site; USD 58,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

Tap Healthcare Solutions in Rutherfordton, North Carolina, is seeking a licensed Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) for a nighttime shift. You will assess patients with cardiopulmonary conditions, administer prescribed therapies, monitor respiratory status, and support breathing and oxygenation during overnight hours.

The ideal candidate holds an Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy with an active North Carolina license and current BCLS, ACLS, PALS, and NRP certifications.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy is required.
• Current NC license and RRT credential are required.
• Current BCLS, ACLS, PALS, and NRP certifications are required.
• Ability to work night shifts is required.
• Strong clinical judgment, documentation, and collaboration skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients with respiratory and cardiopulmonary conditions.
• Administer prescribed therapies and monitor respiratory function.
• Assist with interventions to support breathing and oxygenation.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to ensure timely care.

Skills

RRT Credential

NC License

Night Shifts

Respiratory Assessment

Interdisciplinary Collaboration

Documentation

Education

Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy

North Carolina Respiratory Care License

BCLS Certification

ACLS Certification

PALS Certification

NRP Certification

Job description

Position Overview

We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to join a nighttime respiratory care team in Rutherfordton, North Carolina. This opportunity is ideal for a licensed respiratory care professional who enjoys working in a collaborative healthcare environment and is passionate about providing essential respiratory support to patients during overnight hours.

The Respiratory Therapist will assess patients with respiratory and cardiopulmonary conditions, administer prescribed treatments, monitor respiratory function, and assist with interventions that support breathing and oxygenation. Working alongside physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals, this individual will play an important role in ensuring patients receive timely, effective, and compassionate respiratory care throughout the night.

Required Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy
• Current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential and applicable North Carolina respiratory care license
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification
• Current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification
• Current Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification
• Current Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification
• Ability to work scheduled night shifts
• Strong understanding of respiratory therapy principles, cardiopulmonary assessment, and therapeutic interventions
• Effective communication, clinical documentation, and interdisciplinary collaboration skills
• Commitment to delivering safe, evidence-based, patient-centered respiratory care

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience providing respiratory therapy services in an acute-care or hospital environment
• Experience supporting patients requiring oxygen therapy, airway management, or mechanical ventilation
• Familiarity with adult, pediatric, and neonatal respiratory care practices
• Experience responding to respiratory emergencies and changes in patient conditions
• Strong critical-thinking skills and the ability to work independently during overnight shifts
• Experience collaborating with multidisciplinary healthcare teams in a fast-paced clinical setting

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a Registered Respiratory Therapist with an Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy, current North Carolina licensure, and the required BCLS, ACLS, PALS, and NRP certifications.

They should demonstrate sound clinical judgment, strong respiratory assessment skills, and the ability to deliver effective patient care during nighttime hours.

Candidates with previous experience in acute-care respiratory therapy, airway management, mechanical ventilation, or hospital-based respiratory services will be particularly well aligned with this opportunity.

The strongest applicants will be dependable, adaptable, and comfortable responding to changing patient conditions while working collaboratively with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals.

Compensation

$58,000 – $79,000 annually

Compensation within the listed range will be determined based on the candidate's respiratory therapy experience, additional clinical expertise, specialized certifications, acute-care background, professional qualifications, and overall alignment with the position.

Why Join Through Tap Healthcare Solutions?

At Tap Healthcare Solutions, we understand that respiratory care doesn't stop when the daytime shift ends. Night-shift Respiratory Therapists play an essential role in monitoring patients, responding to respiratory emergencies, and ensuring continuity of care during critical overnight hours.

This opportunity in Rutherfordton, North Carolina, offers qualified respiratory care professionals the chance to apply their clinical skills in a meaningful role while gaining valuable experience across a range of respiratory care needs.

Our team will support you throughout the hiring process with clear communication, personalized attention, and a candidate-focused approach. We'll help ensure this opportunity aligns with your respiratory care experience, preferred work schedule, professional credentials, compensation expectations, and long-term career goals, helping you pursue a position where your expertise is valued and your contributions make a meaningful difference.