Respiratory Unit - Respiratory Therapist - $1760 per week.

Trusted Health; Hickory (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Trusted Health is seeking an experienced respiratory therapist for a travel assignment in Hickory, NC. The shift runs 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM, with an expected length of 13 weeks and alternating weekends.

This role requires AS completion and a state license after submission, with both local and travel options available. Required credentials include BLS, RRT, ACLS, PALS, and NRP; 12 months of experience with 3 months in the last year is preferred, and Cerner experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• ED experience required.
• Critical care experience required.
• Nursery experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Travel assignment requiring night shifts and variable start dates.
• Operate ICU ventilators and respiratory care equipment as needed.
• Coordinate with hospital staff and document patient care per guidelines.

Skills

ED experience

Critical care

Nursery experience

Education

Associate degree in Respiratory Care

Job description

Trusted is seeking an experienced allied health professional for this exciting travel assignment.Trusted has streamlined the travel experience by enabling clinicians to apply directlyto jobs without the need for recruiters. This unique approach provides more transparency,eliminates pesky calls from recruiters, and puts more money in your pocket.Join the thousands of nurses and allied health professionals across the country who have already made the switch to amore modern way to work.

Shift: 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM

Experience:

12 months of experience with 3 months within the last 12 months.

Experience with Cerner is preferred.

AS completion required.

Requirements:

Candidates must have a license (required after submission).

Local & travel allowed. Candidates living <60 miles from facility will be processed as local.

COVID vaccination required after submission. Religious and medical declinations accepted.

Flu vaccination required after submission. Religious and medical declinations accepted.

Anyone currently working at this facility cannot be submitted.

Pre-employment modules may be required for this role. Please upload any certifications or health documents you have to your profile to expedite your on-boarding process.

Additional Details:

Required Skills/Experience:

• ED experience required.
• Critical care experience required.

Preferred Skills/Experience:

• Nursery experience preferred.

Required Credentials:

• Minimum associate degree in Respiratory Care required.

Unit Details:

• Patient population includes all age groups.
• Equipment includes Servo-I, Drager Evita 500, PB 840, Hamilton T-1 and MR-1 ventilators; V-60 BiPAPs; ResMed CPAPs; Optiflow high-flow devices; MetaNebs; Vest; and Siemens RapidPoint 500e blood gas analyzers.

Shift & Scheduling:

• Travelers must start on one of the following dates: November 16 or December 7, 2026.
• Alternating weekends.
• Call may be required.

14 days maximum time off

1 Charge/Lead/Supervisor reference required from within the last 2 years

Driver's license required

Certifications:

BLS (Basic Life Support)

RRT (Registered Respiratory Therapist)

ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)

PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)

NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program - 8th Edition)

• Skills Checklist: Yes
• References: Yes
• Certifications: Pediatric Advanced Life Support, Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support, Registered Respiratory Therapist, Neonatal Resuscitation Program - 8th Edition, Basic Life Support

Job Details

• Job Type: Travel
• Nurse/Patient: - -
• Shift Type: Night
• Contract Date: 2026-11-16
• Expected Length: 13 weeks
• Hours per Shift: 12
• Shifts per Week: 3