Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist - $2,112 per week

TotalMed; Shelby (NC); On-site; USD 91,000 - 118,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Guaranteed Hours

Continuing Education

401k retirement plan

Sick pay

Wellness and fitness programs

Referral bonus

Medical benefits

Employee assistance programs

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Benefits start day 1

Job summary

TotalMed Allied seeks a travel Registered Respiratory Therapist for a 13-week assignment in Shelby, North Carolina. The role requires 36 hours per week with 12-hour day shifts and the ability to float to multiple facilities within Region 3 as needed.

Expect EPIC EMR, advanced respiratory care, and evidence-based practice in a fast-paced setting. Preferred candidates will have at least 2 years of Respiratory Therapy experience, RRT credential, and licensure in NC.

Qualifications

• Adult critical care experience is required.
• Pediatrics and infant care experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide care to adult patients in critical care settings.
• Float to facilities within Region as needed.
• Work 12-hour day shifts (3x12) and 36 hours per week.
• Participate in patient assessments and care planning.

Skills

Adult Critical Care

Pediatrics and Infant Care

Education

RRT Certification

Tools

EPIC

Omnicell

Masimo

Servo I Ventilator

Trilogy Ventilator

Job description

TotalMed Allied is seeking a travel Registered Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in Shelby, North Carolina.

Job Description & Requirements

TotalMed Allied is seeking a travel Registered Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in Shelby, North Carolina.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Registered Respiratory Therapist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Start Date: 11/16/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Unit: RRT
Manager Interviews

Shift: 3x12 days 7a-7p
Unit Information:
Average patients/day? 170
Minimum Years of Experience required? 2 years Respiratory Therapy exp
Will you accept a first-time traveler? Yes

Required Licensure & Certifications:
BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP (Resource Team requirements)
RRT
NC Licensure

Skills required:
All aspects of Adult Critical Care Required
Pediatrics and Infant Care Preferred

Patient Types/Common Diagnoses:
Infant - Geriatric

Technology/Equipment:
EMR: EPIC
Med dispensing: Omnicell
Monitors: Masimo

Unit specific equipment:
Servo I Ventilator
Trilogy Ventilator
Servo Air BIPAP
ABL Blood Gas Analyzers
Bubble CPAP

Floating:
Will be required to float per Region needs – will require floating to all facilities listed below, as needed, within scope of practice – DECLINE if not agreeable

Region 3 - Cleveland, Kings Mtn, Lincoln, any Freestanding ED within Region, Central Division (CMC Main + Mercy + LCH)

If floating mid-shift, Traveler will be paid for the time traveling between facilities (will remain on the clock)

Scheduling:
Weekend rotation: every other
No call
Holiday Expectations: Travelers will work 75% of holidays
RTO: Can approve up to 6 days off, excluding holidays – must add time to the end of the contract if unable to meet contracted hours

Schedule cycle: every 6 weeks

Other notes:
Scrub Color: Royal Blue
Parking: Free

About TotalMed Allied

TotalMed is a Top Ten, travel nursing and healthcare staffing agency with the mission of igniting purpose in healthcare. The organization staffs nurses, therapists, pharmacists, and other clinicians of all specialties in all 50 states. They offer local and travel jobs and match caregivers with the right organization to assist both facilities and patients. As an organization, they focus on putting highly-skilled staff into facilities to ensure adequate staffing for a better patient experience.

TotalMed specializes in recruiting and placing healthcare professionals in travel, PRN, and permanent positions across the country in Nursing and Allied Health. Throughout 2020, the organization filled roles at even the most short-staffed facilities during the most challenging time in healthcare. By matching the right travel healthcare professional with the right organization, TotalMed continues to offer a lifeline to facilities and their patients.

Benefits

• Weekly pay
• Guaranteed Hours
• Continuing Education
• 401k retirement plan
• Sick pay
• Wellness and fitness programs
• Referral bonus
• Medical benefits
• Employee assistance programs
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Benefits start day 1