Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

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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

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

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

Pay : $40.00 - $44.00 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