Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) – Hospital | Asheville, North Carolina

Apply for a 13-week travel Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) job in Asheville, NC, supporting adult critical care and specialty patient populations. Join a high-acuity hospital respiratory care team in a fast-paced environment where experienced respiratory therapists deliver compassionate, evidence-based care. Asheville offers an exceptional quality of life with easy access to the Blue Ridge Mountains, outdoor recreation, a vibrant arts scene, and a welcoming community.

Travel Respiratory Therapist Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,220-$1,310
• Location: Asheville, North Carolina
• Healthcare Setting: Hospital respiratory services
• Shift: 12-hour nights, 6:30 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.
• Hours: 36 hours per week
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks
• Start Date: October 19, 2026
• Patient Population: Adult, pediatric, neonatal, and critical care patients
• Floating: Critical care units and hospital floors as needed
• Schedule: Varying weekends, including at least four weekend shifts per six-week schedule

Registered Respiratory Therapist Job Requirements

• At least 1 year of recent hospital respiratory therapy experience
• Current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential
• Active North Carolina Respiratory Therapist license
• Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications
• NRP certification preferred
• Ability to work 12-hour night shifts and varying weekends
• Strong clinical judgment, communication skills, and adaptability in a high-acuity hospital environment
• Willingness to float across critical care units and hospital floors

Respiratory Therapist Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive respiratory care to adult, pediatric, neonatal, and critical care patients.
• Assess respiratory status, develop and implement treatment plans, and evaluate patient response.
• Manage invasive and noninvasive mechanical ventilation and other advanced respiratory support therapies.
• Provide high-flow oxygen therapy, airway management, aerosol treatments, and other respiratory interventions.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and multidisciplinary healthcare teams to support safe, effective patient care.
• Respond to respiratory emergencies and assist with the care of critically ill patients.
• Document patient assessments, respiratory interventions, and outcomes accurately in the electronic medical record.
• Utilize adult, pediatric, and neonatal ventilators; noninvasive ventilation devices; transport ventilators; and high-flow oxygen systems.
• Float to assigned critical care units and hospital floors while maintaining high standards of respiratory care.

Apply now for this travel respiratory therapist opportunity in Asheville, North Carolina, and join a leading hospital respiratory care team.

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.