Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - Matthews, North Carolina

Matthews,NC 2 days ago

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Category Respiratory Therapist
Job Type Contract

Advance your respiratory therapy career in a dynamic regional role providing care across leading healthcare facilities. This position is designed for registered respiratory therapists who are ready to contribute to high-quality acute, critical, and progressive care environments.

Schedule/Hours:

  • 12-hour night shifts, 36 hours per week (7:00 pm – 7:00 am)
  • Every other weekend rotation
  • Holiday coverage required (75% of holidays)
  • No on-call or call-back requirements

Qualifications & Experience:

  • Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) with current NC license
  • Minimum of 2 years’ experience in respiratory therapy; first-time travelers are welcome
  • Certifications required: BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP (Resource Team requirements)
  • Proficiency in critical care, CVICU, NICU, ED, progressive care, and all floor therapies
  • Comfortable working in adult and NICU settings (no pediatric)
  • Must reside at least 50 miles from the home unit

Key Responsibilities:

  • Deliver comprehensive respiratory therapy services for diverse patient populations, including chest pain and stroke center clientele
  • Assess, plan, and implement therapy using advanced modalities and equipment such as Servo ventilators, Trilogy, ResMed, HiFlow, Airvo, NOXbox, and bubble CPAP
  • Maintain accurate documentation in EPIC EMR
  • Collaborate closely with respiratory care leadership and multidisciplinary teams
  • Float to multiple facilities within Region 2 as needed; travel time between facilities during shifts is compensated

Benefits & Highlights:

  • Free parking onsite
  • Supportive, team-oriented culture where respect and collaboration are paramount
  • Two-day dedicated departmental orientation in addition to general onboarding
  • Facility provides royal blue scrubs for a professional appearance

Bring your critical care expertise to an environment where your skills are valued and your commitment to patient care makes a difference every day. If you’re ready for the challenge and eager to grow, submit your application now to take the next step in your respiratory therapy career.

 

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled

  • Competitive Salary
  • Weekly Paycheck
  • Matching 401(k) Plan
  • Extensive Medical Coverage
  • Licensing Assistance
  • Custom Housing
  • Travel Assistance
  • Professional Development Reimbursement