Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) – Acute-Care Hospital | 13-Week Contract in Asheville, NC

Join an experienced respiratory care team as a Registered Respiratory Therapist in Asheville, North Carolina. This 13-week travel respiratory therapy contract offers acute-care hospital experience with adult, pediatric, neonatal, and critical-care patients.

Position Overview

Join an experienced respiratory care team at a leading acute-care hospital in Asheville, North Carolina. This on-site travel opportunity is ideal for a dedicated Registered Respiratory Therapist who is confident caring for adult, pediatric, and critical-care patients in a complex hospital environment. Asheville offers an inspiring setting in the Blue Ridge Mountains, known for its vibrant arts scene, outdoor recreation, welcoming community, and beautiful natural surroundings.

Travel Respiratory Therapist Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,220-$1,310
• Location: Asheville, North Carolina
• Setting: Acute-care hospital respiratory services
• Schedule: 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12-hour night shifts, 6:30 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks
• Start Date: October 19, 2026
• Weekend Requirement: Varying weekends, including at least four weekend shifts per six-week schedule
• Patient Population: Adult, pediatric, neonatal, and critical-care patients
• Documentation System: Cerner
• Dress Code: Medium gray or pewter scrubs

Registered Respiratory Therapist Job Requirements

• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential; CRT candidates will not be considered
• Current North Carolina Respiratory Care Practitioner license
• Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications
• NRP certification preferred
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across adult, pediatric, neonatal, and critical-care units
• Flexibility to float to critical-care units and inpatient floors as needed

Respiratory Therapist Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive respiratory care to patients across a high-acuity hospital environment
• Assess patients, develop appropriate respiratory treatment plans, and evaluate clinical response
• Manage invasive and non-invasive ventilation therapies, oxygen delivery systems, and high-flow oxygen devices
• Support adult, pediatric, neonatal, emergency, and critical-care service lines
• Operate equipment including adult ventilators, infant and pediatric ventilators, transport ventilators, non-invasive ventilation devices, and high-flow oxygen systems
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other members of the interdisciplinary care team
• Respond to urgent respiratory needs and participate in patient stabilization and resuscitation efforts
• Accurately document assessments, treatments, and patient outcomes in the electronic medical record
• Follow hospital policies, infection-control standards, and respiratory therapy best practices

Apply now for this travel Registered Respiratory Therapist opportunity in Asheville, North Carolina, and join a hospital respiratory care team serving diverse patient populations.

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.