Registered Respiratory Therapist in Huntersville, NC

A healthcare facility seeks an experienced and credentialed respiratory therapist to support respiratory therapy services on a contract basis. This position involves working a 12-hour night shift from 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM (36 hours/week), with an every-other-weekend rotation and participation in 75% of holidays as part of the extended team.

Qualifications & Desired Experience

• Minimum of 2 years of respiratory therapy experience required
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT)
• NC Respiratory Therapy License in good standing
• BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NRP certifications (Resource Team requirements)
• Proficiency in critical care, CVICU, NICU (no pediatric), ED, progressive care, and all floor therapies
• Comfortable with adult and NICU populations
• Familiarity with EPIC EMR and a variety of respiratory therapy equipment, including Servo ventilators, Trilogy, ResMed AirCurve, HiFlow, Airvo, NOXbox, and bubble CPAP

Primary Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, effective respiratory care to a high-volume patient population (average 300+ daily)
• Float within designated facilities in Region 2 as needed (including various hospitals and freestanding EDs)
• Demonstrate flexibility with floating between locations mid-shift; compensation provided for travel time
• Participate in thorough departmental and facility orientation
• Collaborate closely with department leadership and peers, upholding a culture built on teamwork and strong values

Additional Information

• No on-call or call-back required
• Free parking and royal blue scrubs provided
• Applicants must reside at least 50 miles from the home unit

If you meet these requirements and are dedicated to delivering excellent respiratory care while thriving in a fast-paced, supportive environment, please submit your application today. Your expertise will make a critical impact throughout the region’s network of care.