Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - $1,880 to $2,080 per week in Shelby, NC

Registered Respiratory Therapist
Location: Shelby, NC
Agency: Jackson HealthPros
Pay: $1,880 to $2,080 per week
Shift Information: Nights - 3 days x 12 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: 11/16/2026

About the Position

We’re hiring an experienced Respiratory Therapist for a local healthcare provider where you’ll be responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating the treatment, care, and needs of patients with breathing disorders

Minimum Requirements:

• Associate or bachelor’s degree from a Respiratory Therapy or Cardiopulmonary Science program
• Current state license in good standing with the State License Board
• One year experience as an RRT
• BLS certification
• NC licensure
• ACLS certification
• PALS certification
• NRP certification
• RRT credential
• 2 years of Respiratory Therapy experience
• Experience in ED, ICU, and med/surg
• Experience with all aspects of adult critical care

Assignment Details

• Shift hours: 1900-0700
• Standard hours per week: 36
• Will be required to float to other facilities within the region, as needed, within scope of practice
• EMR: EPIC
• Equipment includes Servo I Ventilator, Trilogy Ventilator, Servo Air BIPAP, ABL Blood Gas Analyzers, and Bubble CPAP

Apply now and one of our recruiters will reach out with the details to see if this is the right fit for you.

Benefits Designed for Travelers

We deeply value your commitment to improving the lives of others, that’s why we offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package starting your first day.

• Weekly, On-Time Pay because that's how it should be
• Full Medical Benefits & 401k Matching Plan
• 24/7 Recruiter: Your main point of contact available by text, phone or email
• Competitive Referral Bonuses
• 100% Paid Housing Available
• Travel & License Reimbursement

Impacting Patient Care Nationwide

As a health professional with Jackson HealthPros, you get the flexibility, stability and growth you need with the satisfaction of impacting communities nationwide. Choose from a variety of career options including direct hire, temp-to-hire, and travel contracts in cities coast to coast. Get full-time pay, benefits, and relocation assistance (at no cost to you) in travel contracts that give you the freedom to explore, with the stability of a full-time job. Find your perfect match with ProVenture, our AI enhanced career app designed for health professionals.

Location Highlights

Shelby offers access to both outdoor recreation and regional city amenities, with Crowders Mountain State Park about 35 miles away and Uptown Charlotte roughly 45 miles southeast. The city is home to the Earl Scruggs Center in downtown Shelby and sits along the Broad River Greenway, a 1,500-acre nature preserve with trails, river access, and paddling options. Shelby provides a quieter small-city setting while remaining within driving distance of South Mountains State Park, which is about 30 miles away and known for hiking, waterfalls, and mountain biking. Travelers can also reach Charlotte Douglas International Airport in about an hour, supporting regional and national travel access.

EEO Statement

Jackson Healthcare and its family of companies are an EEO/AA Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all of our associates.