Travel Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

American Traveler is seeking a travel Registered Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in Asheville, North Carolina.

• Specialty: Registered Respiratory Therapist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Start Date: 07/20/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jul 20, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with 2+ years of experience for a day shift travel assignment in an 854-bed hospital's Respiratory Services department in Asheville, NC.

• Work in a large 854-bed hospital's Respiratory Services department in Asheville, NC
• Adult, pediatric, and neonatal patient populations across critical care units and general floors
• Patient ratios range from 10 to 25 patients
• Equipment includes GE R860 adult ventilators, Draeger infant/peds ventilators, Newport HT70 transport vent, V60 non-invasive device, Vapotherm, and Comfort Flow high flow oxygen devices
• EMR: Cerner
• Day shift: 6:30 AM – 7:00 PM
• At least 4 weekend shifts per 6-week schedule
• Floating required to all critical care units and floors
• 13-week contract

• Active RRT credential (Registered Respiratory Therapist) — license required if applicable
• North Carolina Respiratory Therapy license required
• Minimum 2 years of respiratory therapy experience, with active experience within the last 6 months
• Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS (AHA or ARC accepted; certifications must not expire within the first 30 days of the start date)
• NRP preferred (required if caring for neonatal patients)
• US SSN and date of birth required for consideration
• Professional reference required (two references required if licensed in Florida or Missouri)
• No gaps in work history of 90 days or more within the past 12 months
• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility; local candidates are not eligible

• Staffing includes 15–20 RRTs for adult service lines and 3–4 RRTs for NICU/Peds service lines on day shift
• The facility is a regional referral center with a Level II trauma center, comprehensive stroke center, Level III NICU, and a children's hospital with pediatric emergency services
• Scrub color: Medium Gray/Pewter

American Traveler Job ID #P-724089. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel Respiratory Therapist - Registered RT/RRT