Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist - $1,755 per week

Thrive Staffing; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Thrive Staffing seeks a travel Respiratory Therapist for a position in Asheville, North Carolina. The RT will provide exceptional respiratory care across service lines, including adult and pediatric patients, in a travel assignment with 12-hour nights and a 36-hour work week.

Requirements include NC license, RRT certification, and BLS/ACLS/PALS. The role involves critical care duties in varied unit settings, with shifts, weekends, and travel benefits from Thrive Staffing.

Qualifications

• Active North Carolina Respiratory License.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) certification.
• BLS, ACLS, PALS certifications.
• NRP certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administer respiratory therapies and procedures to patients.
• Utilize ventilators and other respiratory equipment effectively.
• Coordinate with healthcare teams to develop treatment plans.
• Monitor patient responses to therapies and make adjustments.

Skills

Team coordination

Patient care

Communication

Education

North Carolina Respiratory License

RRT certification

BLS

ACLS

PALS

Tools

Cerner EMR

Job description

Thrive Staffing is seeking a travel Registered Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in Asheville, North Carolina.

Job Description & Requirements

Thrive Staffing is seeking a travel Registered Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in Asheville, North Carolina.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Registered Respiratory Therapist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Respiratory Therapist to join our team in Asheville, NC. This role involves providing exceptional respiratory care to patients across various service lines, including adult and pediatric care.

Unit Information

The Respiratory Services unit is designed to support a wide range of respiratory care needs:

• Number of Beds: 854
• Number of Staff: 120
• Patient Ratios: 10 - 25
• Type of Equipment:
  • GE R860 Adult Ventilators
  • Draeger Infant/Pediatric Ventilators
  • Newport HT70 Transport Ventilator
  • V60 Non-Invasive Device
  • Vapotherm and Comfort Flow High Flow Oxygen Devices
• Electronic Medical Records: Cerner

Job Responsibilities

The Respiratory Therapist will perform various duties, including but not limited to:

• Administering respiratory therapies and procedures to patients.
• Utilizing ventilators and other respiratory equipment effectively.
• Coordinating with healthcare teams to develop treatment plans.
• Monitoring patient responses to therapies and making necessary adjustments.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:

• Required:
  • North Carolina Respiratory License
  • Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) certification
  • BLS, ACLS, PALS certifications
• Preferred:
  • NRP certification

Work Environment

The position will require working in critical care units and various patient floors. Evening and weekend shifts are expected, with at least four weekend shifts per six-week schedule.

Dress Code

Professional attire includes scrubs in medium gray or pewter color.

Best Personality Fit

A successful Respiratory Therapist should be committed to providing high-quality patient care, possess strong communication skills, and work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary environment.

Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Allied:Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT),19:00:00-07:00:00

About Thrive Staffing

At the heart of Thrive Staffing is our mission to support healthcare professionals in their career journey. We strive to build strong, personal relationships with our candidates, fostering work environments for the common good that values individual autonomy, encourages personal expression, and removes career obstacles. We're not just looking for employees—we're looking for partners in our mission to transform healthcare staffing. Our ideal candidate is someone who shares our vision of improving lives and impacting the world in a positive way. If you're a healthcare professional looking to take the next step in your career, we're here to help you thrive through health care staffing that understands you and puts prominence on enabling your professional potential.