Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) Travel Contract – Acute Care Hospital in Asheville, NC

Apply now for a 13-week Registered Respiratory Therapist travel job in Asheville, North Carolina, caring for adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients on 12-hour night shifts. Join a collaborative hospital respiratory care team supporting critical care and inpatient units in a fast-paced acute-care environment.

Respiratory Therapist Job Details

• Location: Asheville, North Carolina
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,220-$1,310
• Assignment Type: 13-week travel respiratory therapy contract
• Start Date: October 19, 2026
• End Date: January 18, 2027
• Schedule: 36 hours per week, typically three 12-hour shifts
• Shift Duration: 12-hour nights
• Shift Hours: 6:30 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.
• Weekend Requirement: Varying weekends, with at least four weekend shifts per six-week schedule
• Patient Care Environment: Acute-care hospital with adult, pediatric, neonatal, critical care, and inpatient services
• Documentation System: Cerner
• Floating: Critical care units and inpatient floors
• Dress Code: Medium gray or pewter scrubs

Registered Respiratory Therapist Job Requirements

• At least 1 year of recent respiratory therapy experience in an acute-care or hospital setting
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential
• Current North Carolina Respiratory Therapist license
• Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications
• NRP certification preferred
• Ability to provide safe, effective respiratory care across adult, pediatric, neonatal, and critical care populations
• Comfort working night shifts and floating to appropriate critical care or inpatient units

Respiratory Therapist Responsibilities

• Assess, monitor, and treat patients with acute and chronic cardiopulmonary conditions
• Provide respiratory care across adult, pediatric, neonatal, critical care, and inpatient service lines
• Manage invasive and non-invasive ventilation, oxygen delivery, and high-flow respiratory support
• Operate equipment such as GE R860 adult ventilators, Draeger infant and pediatric ventilators, Newport HT70 transport ventilators, V60 non-invasive devices, Vapotherm systems, and Comfort Flow devices
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other clinicians to develop and evaluate individualized respiratory treatment plans
• Respond to changes in patient condition and participate in emergency and critical-care interventions
• Document respiratory assessments, treatments, and patient responses accurately in Cerner
• Float to designated critical care units and inpatient floors while maintaining consistent standards of respiratory care

Why Choose This Asheville, North Carolina Respiratory Therapy Job?

Asheville offers an appealing blend of mountain scenery, outdoor adventure, and a vibrant arts and culinary culture. Located in western North Carolina near the Blue Ridge Mountains, the area provides easy access to hiking, scenic drives, waterfalls, and a welcoming downtown community–making it an excellent destination for respiratory therapists seeking meaningful travel healthcare work and an enjoyable lifestyle.

Apply now to join this Asheville respiratory care team and take the next step in your Registered Respiratory Therapist travel career.

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.