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: ASAP
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

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

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT/CRT) with 2+ years of experience for a 12-hour night shift position at a Level I Trauma teaching hospital, with floating requirements across a regional hospital network.

Details

• Large acute care hospital (874 licensed beds) designated as a Level I Trauma Center, Chest Pain Center, and Stroke Center
• Resource team role providing respiratory care to patients throughout the entire facility, including ED, ICU, PCU, and general medical floors
• 12-hour night shifts (1900–0700), 36 hours per week
• Every other weekend rotation
• Floating is required across Region 1 facilities, which may include Cabarrus, University City, Stanly, Lake Norman, any freestanding ED within the region, and the Central Division (CMC Main, Mercy, and LCH) — candidates who are not agreeable to floating should not apply
• Epic EMR — experience required
• Ventilator experience required (IPPV/NIPPV)
• 75% of holidays must be worked

Requirements

• RRT or CRT national certification required
• Active NC state licensure required — license required if applicable
• Current BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NRP certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of respiratory therapy experience in a resource/float team capacity
• Experience across ED, ICU, PCU, and general medical floor settings required
• IPPV/NIPPV ventilator experience required
• Minimum 12 months of core respiratory therapy experience, with most recent experience within the last year
• Last 4 digits of SSN and full date of birth required for consideration
• Minimum 1 professional reference dated within the past year, from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN

Additional Information

• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Candidates must reside at least 50 miles from the facility to be eligible — local candidates are not accepted
• Former employees who held a permanent position must have been separated from any Advocate Health Southeast (AHSE) facility for at least 1 year before being considered
• Orientation includes a general hospital NEO session plus 2 days of departmental orientation
• Supported by Respiratory Leadership within the department
• Required scrub color is royal blue
• Free parking available on site
• Teaching hospital environment

American Traveler Job ID #P-730100. 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.