Hospital | Registered Respiratory Therapist

Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) – 13-Week Contract in Hickory, NC

Travel respiratory therapist job in Hickory, North Carolina: bring your respiratory care expertise to a hospital team caring for patients across the lifespan. In this 13-week travel assignment, you’ll provide respiratory therapy in a collaborative environment with a broad range of patient needs and advanced respiratory equipment. Located in Hickory, NC, this role offers easy access to the scenic foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, outdoor recreation, and the welcoming atmosphere of a vibrant small city.

Travel Respiratory Therapist Job Details

• Location: Hickory, North Carolina
• Setting: Hospital respiratory therapy department
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,420–$1,530
• Schedule: Three 12-hour night shifts per week, 7:00 p.m.–7:00 a.m.
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 per week
• Weekend Schedule: Alternating weekends
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks, November 16, 2026–February 15, 2027
• Orientation Start Dates: November 16 or December 7, 2026
• Call: May be required
• Floating: Not required

Registered Respiratory Therapist Job Requirements

• At least 1 year of respiratory therapy experience required; 2 years preferred
• Associate degree in Respiratory Care
• Current North Carolina Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) license or registry credential
• Current BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NRP certifications
• Emergency department and critical care experience preferred; nursery experience is also valued
• Ability to work collaboratively while also practicing independently

Respiratory Therapist Responsibilities

• Assess respiratory needs and deliver appropriate respiratory care to patients across age groups.
• Support patients with a broad range of respiratory conditions and treatment needs.
• Use and monitor respiratory therapy equipment, including ventilators, BiPAP, CPAP, high-flow oxygen, and airway clearance devices.
• Work closely with the interdisciplinary care team to support safe, effective patient care.
• Document assessments, treatments, and patient responses in the electronic health record.

Apply now for this travel Registered Respiratory Therapist opportunity in Hickory, North Carolina.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.