Respiratory Therapist Job in Asheville, NC

You will work as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) at Mission Hospital in Asheville, North Carolina, providing critical care support across all intensive care units and floors as floating coverage. This is a night shift position running 6:30 PM to 7:00 AM, three days per week, for a 13-week assignment beginning July 20, 2026.

Role Responsibilities:

• Deliver respiratory care across critical care units with patient ratios ranging from 10 to 25 patients
• Float coverage across adult service lines and NICU/Pediatrics service lines
• Operate and maintain multiple ventilator systems and non-invasive respiratory devices
• Work a varying weekend schedule with at least 4 weekend shifts per 6-week period

Equipment and Systems:

• GE R860 Adult ventilators
• Draeger Infant and Pediatrics ventilators
• Newport HT70 transport ventilator
• V60 Non-invasive device
• Vapotherm and Comfort Flow high-flow oxygen devices
• Cerner electronic medical record system

Required Qualifications:

• Current RRT (Registered Respiratory Therapist) certification — CRTs will not be considered
• BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications
• North Carolina Respiratory License
• NRP certification preferred

Compensation and Schedule:

You will earn $1,940 per week on a 3x12 night shift schedule. The assignment runs for 13 weeks. Dress code is medium gray or pewter scrubs.

Night shift staffing includes 12–16 RRTs for adult service lines and 3–4 RRTs for NICU and pediatric service lines, ensuring adequate support during your shifts.