Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist - $2,185 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel Registered Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Registered Respiratory Therapist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Start Date: 06/01/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jun 1, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist with 2+ years of experience for a 12-hour day shift position at a 337-bed hospital in the Charlotte, NC area, supporting a wide range of care areas including NICU, CVICU, and ED.

Details

• Work in the Respiratory Care department of a 337-bed community hospital with a Chest Pain Center and Stroke Center designation
• Serves an adult and NICU patient population (no pediatric)
• Department sees 300+ patients per day
• Covers critical care, CVICU, NICU, ED, progressive care, and all floor therapies
• EMR: Epic
• Equipment includes Servo ventilators (I, U, and Airs), Trilogy, ResMed AirCurve, HiFlow, Airvo, NOXbox, and bubble CPAP
• 12-hour day shift, 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM, 36 hours per week
• Every other weekend rotation
• Travelers are expected to work 75% of holidays
• Floating is required across Region 2 facilities, including Pineville, Anson, Union, Union West, any freestanding ED within Region 2, and Central Division (CMC Main, CMC Mercy, and Levine Children's Hospital) — candidates who are not willing to float should not apply

Requirements

• RRT or CRT national certification required
• Active NC Respiratory Therapy license required (license required if applicable)
• Current BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NRP certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of respiratory therapy experience required
• Minimum 12 months of core experience in unit specialty area, with most recent experience within the past year
• Experience across critical care, CVICU, NICU, ED, progressive care, and general floor therapies required
• 1 professional reference dated within the past year from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN required for consideration
• Last 4 digits of SSN and full date of birth required for consideration
• Candidates must reside 50+ miles from the facility; local candidates are not accepted

Additional Information

• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Candidates who have worked a permanent position at any AHSE facility must be separated for at least 1 year before being considered
• Orientation includes a general new employee orientation (NEO) plus 2 days of departmental orientation
• Supported by Respiratory Care leadership and staff
• Royal blue scrubs required
• Free parking is available on site
• Department culture emphasizes teamwork and adherence to organizational values

American Traveler Job ID #P-705085. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel Respiratory Therapist - Registered RT/RRT

About American Traveler

With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.

With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.

American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.

With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.

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