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Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
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Hours: 36 hrs/wk
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Start Date: Aug 24, 2026
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Length: 13 weeks
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Openings: 1
American Traveler is seeking a Respiratory Therapist with 2+ years of experience and RRT or CRT certification for a 13-week day shift contract at an acute care hospital in Charlotte, NC.
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Work in the Respiratory Care department of a 337-bed acute care hospital
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Facility features a Chest Pain Center, Stroke Center, and Level III NICU
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Adult and NICU patient population with no pediatric care
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Average census of 300+ patients per day
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12-hour day shift schedule, 0700-1900, 36 hours per week
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Weekend rotation every other weekend
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Holiday coverage required for approximately 75% of holidays
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No on-call or call-back requirements
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Required to float within Region 2 including Pineville, Anson, Union, Union West, any Freestanding ED within the region, and Central Division facilities (CMC Main, CMC Mercy, Levine Children's Hospital), as needed and within scope of practice
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Uses Epic EMR
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Department equipment includes Servo ventilators (I, U, and Airs), Trilogy, ResMed AirCurve, HiFlow, Airvo, NOXbox, and bubble CPAP
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Minimum 2 years of Respiratory Therapy experience
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RRT or CRT certification required
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BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NRP certifications required
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NC state licensure required
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License required if applicable
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Skills required in Critical Care, CVICU, NICU, ED, Progressive Care, and all floor therapies
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Epic EMR experience
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Last 4 digits of SSN and full date of birth required for consideration
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Minimum 1 professional reference dated within the last year from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN
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Must be separated from any AHSE facility for at least 1 year if previously in a permanent position there
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Backfilling a day shift position within the Respiratory Care department
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Supported by Respiratory Care leadership and staff
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Orientation includes NEO (New Employee Orientation) plus 2 days of departmental orientation
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Royal blue scrub color required
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Free parking available on site
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Strong emphasis on teamwork and adherence to facility culture and values
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Clinical interview required as part of the hiring process
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First-time travelers will be considered
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Traveler's permanent address must be more than 50 miles from the home unit; local candidates are not accepted
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If floating mid-shift, travel time between facilities is paid
