Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) in Hickory, NC

Registered Respiratory Therapist
Location: Hickory, NC
Agency: SnapCare
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Shift Information: Rotating
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: 11/16/2026

About the Position

Opportunity:

RRT - Respiratory Therapy

Job Details:

• Work 12-hour night shifts from 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM
• 36 guaranteed hours per week
• Alternating weekend hours required
• On-call responsibilities possible
• No float requirements
• Treat patients of all ages including geriatric, adult, and pediatric populations
• Operate and manage ventilators including Servo-I, Drager Evita 500, PB 840, Hamilton T-1 and MR-1
• Work with BiPAPs (V-60), ResMed CPAPs, High Flow (Optiflow), MetaNebs, Vest, and Siemens RapidPoint 500e Blood Gas analyzers
• Use Cerner electronic health record system
• Full range of respiratory diagnoses and treatments
• Experience in emergency department and critical care settings required; nursery experience preferred
• Minimum 2 years of experience preferred
• Minimum Associate Degree in Respiratory Care required
• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP, NC RRT License (Registry required)
• Must be willing to work in a team environment and function independently
• Scrub color: Gray/Black preferred; any solid color acceptable, no prints

Facility:

This 355-bed hospital is home to a comprehensive range of specialty centers including a Brain Center, Cancer Center, Heart Center, Lung Center, Orthopedics, General and Vascular Surgery, Surgical Weight Loss, Women's Center, and Level 3 NICU. The facility features a 32-bed emergency department, 29-bed inpatient rehabilitation unit, 15-bed surgical suite with imaging, and a separate campus with an 81-bed adult Behavioral Health Hospital. The Respiratory Therapy department is located on the first floor and maintains a high retention rate, reflecting a collaborative and supportive work environment.

Location:

Hickory, NC

Hickory is a welcoming city nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, offering a perfect blend of outdoor recreation, vibrant arts and culture, and a low cost of living. With easy access to both the mountains and Charlotte, healthcare professionals can enjoy scenic hiking and water activities while benefiting from the amenities of a thriving mid-sized community.

Requirements

- Respiratory TherapyJob Details:• Work 12-hour night shifts from 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM• 36 guaranteed hours per week• Alternating weekend hours required• On-call responsibilities possible• No float requirements• Treat patients of all ages including geriatric, adult, and pediatric populations• Operate and manage ventilators including Servo-I, Drager Evita 500, PB 840, Hamilton T-1 and MR-1• Work with BiPAPs (V-60), ResMed CPAPs, High Flow (Optiflow), MetaNebs, Vest, and Siemens RapidPoint 500e Blood Gas analyzers• Use Cerner electronic health record system• Full range of respiratory diagnoses and treatments• Experience in emergency department and critical care settings required; nursery experience preferred• Minimum 2 years of experience preferred• Minimum Associate Degree in Respiratory Care required• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP, NC RRT License (Registry required)• Must be willing to work in a team environment and function independently• Scrub color: Gray/Black preferred; any solid color acceptable, no 355-bed hospital is home to a comprehensive range of specialty centers including a Brain Center, Cancer Center, Heart Center, Lung Center, Orthopedics, General and Vascular Surgery, Surgical Weight Loss, Women's Center, and Level 3 NICU. The facility features a 32-bed emergency department, 29-bed inpatient rehabilitation unit, 15-bed surgical suite with imaging, and a separate campus with an 81-bed adult Behavioral Health Hospital. The Respiratory Therapy department is located on the first floor and maintains a high retention rate, reflecting a collaborative and supportive work environment., NCHickory is a welcoming city nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, offering a perfect blend of outdoor recreation, vibrant arts and culture, and a low cost of living. With easy access to both the mountains and Charlotte, healthcare professionals can enjoy scenic hiking and water activities while benefiting from the amenities of a thriving mid-sized community.