Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist - $1,685 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Registered Respiratory Therapist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Start Date: 11/16/2026
• 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: Nov 16, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist for a night shift position requiring NC RRT licensure and 2 years of ED/critical care experience.

Details

• 355-bed Duke Lifepoint hospital with Brain Center, Cancer Center, Heart Center, Lung Center, Orthopedics, General & Vascular Surgery, Surgical Weight Loss, Women's Center, and Level 3 NICU
• 32-bed ED, 29-bed inpatient rehab, and 15-bed surgical suite & imaging
• Respiratory Therapy department on the 1st floor
• All patient populations including geriatric, adult, and pediatric
• Uses ventilators (Servo-I, Drager Evita 500, PB 840, Hamilton T-1 & MR-1), BiPAPs (V-60), ResMed CPAPs, High flow (Optiflow), MetaNebs, Vest, and Siemens RapidPoint 500e Blood Gas analyzers
• Cerner EHR
• Night shift 7p-7a
• Alternating weekend hours
• Possible call requirements
• No floating required

Requirements

• NC RRT License required if applicable
• BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NRP certifications required
• Minimum Associate Degree in Respiratory Care
• 2 years of experience preferred, including ED and critical care
• Nursery experience preferred

Additional Information

• Provide respiratory therapy services across full range of common diagnoses and treatments
• Work within a high-retention team environment while also functioning independently
• Gray or black solid-color scrubs preferred with no prints
• Candidates must live 60 miles or greater from the facility to be considered for travel assignment
• Candidates cannot have worked as permanent staff at any LifePoint facility within the last 12 months
• Candidates cannot be employed elsewhere full time

American Traveler Job ID #P-777119. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 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.