Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - Huntersville, North Carolina

Work as a valued member of a specialized Respiratory Care team providing patient-focused care in a high-acuity environment. This contract opportunity involves supporting a Level 1 Pediatric Trauma Center with 247 licensed beds and additional certifications as a Chest Pain and Stroke Center, offering a dynamic and collaborative workplace.

Schedule:

• 12-hour night shifts: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM
• Every other weekend required
• No on-call responsibilities
• Expect to work 75% of holidays
• Schedule cycle repeats every 6 weeks

Qualifications:

• Current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or Certified Respiratory Therapy (CRT) with active North Carolina licensure
• Minimum 2 years of professional respiratory therapy experience, including work with IPPV/NIPPV ventilator systems
• Experience with neonate, pediatric, and adult patient populations across multiple hospital departments (ED, PICU, Peds CVICU, Peds PCU, General Medicine)
• Certifications in BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NRP
• Comfort using EPIC EMR and the ability to adapt to unit-specific technology
• Resourceful and collaborative, ready to partner with respiratory leadership and other clinical teams

Responsibilities:

• Deliver comprehensive respiratory care for a broad range of patients, with the primary focus on neonatal and pediatric cases, and adult patients as needed
• Adhere to unit standards and participate in orientation/training as required (2-day departmental, plus facility orientation)
• Maintain high standards in ventilator management and related respiratory interventions
• Consistently uphold patient safety and contribute to ongoing team education and process improvements
• Adhere to shift, holiday, and weekend scheduling commitments
• Remain within the home facility without being floated elsewhere

Benefits include free on-site parking and supportive department leadership. Scrubs in royal blue are the department standard.

If you are a skilled Respiratory Therapist looking to contribute to a top-tier teaching hospital and trauma center, apply today to be considered for this rewarding contract position!