Job Description
Job Description
Job description
Job Title: Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
Shift: Night | 4x12-Hour Shifts (18:45 – 07:15)
Location: Charlotte, NC
Position Summary:
We are seeking an experienced Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) for a night shift position in a high-acuity pediatric environment. This role will work across NICU, PICU, Pediatric ER, and Pediatric Medical/Surgical floors, providing advanced respiratory care for neonatal and pediatric populations.
NICU and PICU experience is required.
Job Details:
Schedule: Night shifts, 4x12s (18:45 – 07:15)
Block Schedules: Not available
Float Required: Yes, across all pediatric units
Weekend Coverage: Every third weekend
Orientation Hours: 30
Skills & Competencies:
ABG interpretation
Drawing arterial blood gases
Basic EKG (preferred)
Medication Delivery:
Aerosol setup (mask/trach)
Medihaler
Ventilator Management:
BiPAP, CPAP
Troubleshooting high-pressure alarms
Weaning from mechanical ventilation
Airway & Oxygen Therapy:
Extubation
Nasal/oropharyngeal/tracheostomy suctioning
High Flow Nasal Cannula (HFNC)
Trach collar
Work Settings:
Emergency Department (Peds)
NICU
Pediatric Critical Care (PICU)
Pediatric Med/Surg
Patient Population:
Neonates
Infants
Pediatrics
Daily Census: 10–15
Case Load: 50–60% NICU & PICU
Unit Details:
Must be comfortable floating between NICU, PICU, Peds ER, and Pediatric floors
High acuity pediatric setting with interdisciplinary team support
Preferred Ventilator: Servo I
Job Types: Full-time, Contract, Travel
Pay: $50.00 - $53.69 per hour
Expected hours: 48 per week
Benefits:
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Shift:
12 hour shift
Work Location: In person
Requirements
Requirements & Qualifications:
Licensure: Active NC Respiratory Care License (preferred)
Certifications:
Required: BLS, NRP, PALS, RRT
Preferred: NC State License, NPS
Experience:
Minimum 2 years of RRT experience
NICU or Pediatric experience required (both not required as of 01/30/2025)
Charting System:
Preferred: Epic
Travel Experience: Not required