Travel Respiratory Therapist (RRT) — 13-Week Acute Care

American Traveler, LLC.; Sylva (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

American Traveler is seeking a Respiratory Therapist (RRT) for a 13-week travel assignment in Sylva, North Carolina. The role includes outpatient and potential to float to acute care, with day shifts from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM and a 36-hour work week.

Requirements include 1-2 years of respiratory therapy experience, AHA certifications, an active RRT license if applicable, and the candidate must reside 60 miles or more from the facility for the travel rate. Start date is Nov 16, 2026.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of respiratory therapy experience required.
• AHA certifications required.
• Active and unencumbered RRT license required if applicable.
• Candidates must live 60 miles or greater from the facility to be considered for the travel rate.
• Date of birth and Social Security number required for consideration.
• Must not have worked as permanent staff at any LifePoint facility within the past 12 months.
• Cannot be employed elsewhere on a full-time basis.

Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory therapy services across outpatient and acute care settings as needed.
• Primarily outpatient respiratory therapy with potential to float to acute care.

Skills

Respiratory therapy experience

Job description

American Traveler is seeking a Respiratory Therapist (RRT) for a 13-week travel assignment in Sylva, North Carolina. The role includes outpatient and potential to float to acute care, with day shifts from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM and a 36-hour work week.

Requirements include 1-2 years of respiratory therapy experience, AHA certifications, an active RRT license if applicable, and the candidate must reside 60 miles or more from the facility for the travel rate. Start date is Nov 16, 2026.