Full job descriptionJob 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:
Work Location: In person
