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BACKFILL - TRAVEL - RRT - RESPIRATORY THERAPIST (754) 6:30PM - 7:00AM

Mission Hospital

Asheville, NC

$1,971

per week

Allied Health ProfessionalRespiratory Therapist3x12 Nights

Assignment Details

Duration
91
Start Date
4/6/2026
End Date
7/6/2026
Location
Asheville, NC

Description

<p><strong>Allied Position Job Notes:</strong></p> <p>Travel or Local Allied Healthcare Professional needed for ASAP start. A minimum of 2+ years of recent hospital bedside experience is required. Candidates must be able to start within 5 weeks. Opportunity for extension upon successful completion of the initial assignment. $750 referral bonus available</p> <p><strong>Opportunity:</strong></p><p>Respiratory Therapist - Respiratory Therapist</p><p><strong>Job Details:</strong></p><p>• Work varying shifts with at least 4 weekend shifts required per 6-week schedule<br>• Patient ratios range from 10-25 patients<br>• Float to all critical care units and floors as needed<br>• Work with advanced equipment including GE R860 Adult vents, Draeger Infant/Peds vents, Newport HT70 transport vent, V60 Non-invasive device, Vapotherm and Comfort Flow high flow oxygen devices<br>• Use Cerner EMR system<br>• Required certifications: North Carolina Respiratory License, RRT (Registered Respiratory Therapist), BLS, ACLS, PALS<br>• NRP certification preferred<br>• Dress code requires medium gray/pewter scrubs<br>• Provide respiratory therapy services for adult, pediatric, and NICU patient populations<br>• Support both day shift (15-20 RRTs for adult services, 3-4 RRTs for NICU/Peds) and night shift (12-16 RRTs for adult services, 3-4 RRTs for NICU/Peds) operations</p><p><strong>Facility:</strong></p><p>This flagship healthcare facility is licensed for 815 beds and serves as the region&#39;s primary referral center. The hospital features the only Level II trauma center, comprehensive stroke center, and Level III neonatal intensive care unit in the area. It houses the region&#39;s only children&#39;s hospital with a pediatric emergency room and 30 pediatric subspecialists. The facility operates the busiest robotic surgery program in the Carolinas and provides the only open heart and interventional cardiology services in the region. The hospital has received numerous recognitions including being named one of America&#39;s 50 Best Hospitals and earning Magnet Designation for nursing excellence.</p><p><strong>Location:</strong></p><p>Asheville, NC</p><p>Asheville offers an exceptional quality of life nestled in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains, known for its vibrant arts scene, craft breweries, and outdoor recreation opportunities. The city provides year-round mild weather and serves as a gateway to the Great Smoky Mountains, making it an ideal location for healthcare professionals seeking both career advancement and lifestyle balance.</p>

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