Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist - $1,497 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel Registered Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in Asheville, 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, evenings
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Evenings, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Oct 19, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) for a critical care role at a trauma center hospital, requiring 5+ years of experience and NC licensure.

Details

• Work in the Respiratory Services department within a large hospital system with a Level II trauma center, comprehensive stroke center, and Level III NICU
• Serves adult, pediatric, and neonatal patient populations including a children's hospital with pediatric subspecialties
• Patient ratios range from 10 to 25
• Uses GE R860 adult ventilators, Draeger infant/pediatric ventilators, Newport HT70 transport ventilators, V60 non-invasive devices, Vapotherm, and Comfort Flow high-flow oxygen devices
• Cerner EMR used
• Night shift hours from 6:30 PM to 7:00 AM
• Varying weekend requirements with at least 4 weekend shifts per 6-week schedule
• Floating required to all critical care units and floors
• 13-week assignment

Requirements

• Active North Carolina Respiratory License required if applicable
• RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist required; CRTs will not be considered
• BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications required
• NRP certification preferred
• Minimum 5 years of experience required
• No gaps in work history exceeding 90 days within the past 12 months
• US SSN and DOB required for consideration
• One professional reference required

Additional Information

• Provide respiratory therapy services to adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients in a high-acuity critical care environment
• Work alongside a large respiratory therapy team of approximately 120 staff members
• Scrub color requirement: medium gray/pewter
• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility; no local candidates accepted

American Traveler Job ID #P-765008. 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.