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

Apply now for a travel Registered Respiratory Therapist job in Asheville, North Carolina, supporting adult, pediatric, neonatal, and critical care patients.

Join an experienced respiratory care team as an on-site Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) supporting comprehensive hospital services. This travel respiratory therapy opportunity offers meaningful clinical work, advanced respiratory equipment, collaborative colleagues, and exposure to a diverse patient population.

Travel Respiratory Therapist Job Details

• Specialty: Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
• Healthcare Setting: Acute-care hospital respiratory services
• Location: Asheville, North Carolina
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,220-$1,310
• Schedule: 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12-hour nights, approximately 6:30 p.m. – 7:00 a.m.
• Start Date: November 8, 2026
• End Date: February 7, 2027
• Contract Duration: 13-week travel respiratory therapy contract
• Weekend Requirement: Varying weekends, including at least four weekend shifts per six-week schedule
• Documentation System: Cerner
• 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
• Active North Carolina Respiratory Care license
• Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications
• NRP certification preferred
• Ability to float to critical care units and other hospital floors as needed
• Strong patient assessment, communication, and critical-thinking skills
• Ability to provide safe, effective respiratory care across adult, pediatric, neonatal, and critical care settings

Respiratory Therapist Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory care to adult, pediatric, neonatal, and critical care patients
• Assess patients, develop respiratory care plans, deliver treatments, and evaluate clinical outcomes
• Manage invasive and non-invasive ventilation therapies, oxygen delivery systems, and high-flow respiratory support
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other members of the interdisciplinary healthcare team
• Respond promptly to changing patient conditions and respiratory emergencies
• Document patient assessments, respiratory interventions, and responses accurately in Cerner
• Maintain respiratory equipment and follow hospital safety, infection prevention, and clinical protocols
• Float to critical care units and other hospital departments according to patient and staffing needs

Why Consider This Asheville Respiratory Therapy Job?

Asheville offers an appealing blend of Blue Ridge Mountain scenery, outdoor recreation, a lively arts and food culture, and a welcoming community. This North Carolina travel healthcare assignment is a great fit for an RRT who enjoys a varied hospital caseload, advanced respiratory technology, and the opportunity to make an immediate impact across multiple service lines.

Apply now to join this hospital respiratory care team and advance your travel respiratory therapist career in Asheville, 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.