Respiratory Therapist (RRT) Nights | Rutherfordton, NC | Up to $78.5K + Sign-On
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$58k-$79k
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Job Description
Respiratory Therapist (RRT) Nights | Rutherfordton, NC | Up to $78.5K + Sign-On
Night Shift | Hospital Respiratory Care | Rutherfordton, North Carolina
- Kerry Martin, MSN, RN
- Senior Recruiter | Heartline Staffing
- Call or Text: 608-216-2928
- Email: kerry@heartlinestaffing.com
- LinkedIn: View Kerry's LinkedIn
Prefer a quick conversation instead of applying? Call or text Kerry directly at 608-216-2928.
Heartline Staffing is hiring Respiratory Therapists (RRT) for night shift in Rutherfordton, North Carolina.
Position Overview
- Multiple openings for Registered Respiratory Therapists on night shift in a hospital cardiopulmonary department
- Deliver respiratory therapies, respond to codes and emergent calls, and educate patients and families
- Contribute to respiratory care policies and procedures based on outcomes, research, and best practices
- Make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients and the community
Why This Opportunity Stands Out
- Salary range of $58,177 – $78,520
- Sign-on bonus
- Multiple openings
- Tuition assistance, loan assistance, and 401(k) with company match
- Free gym memberships and wellness programs
- Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities
Schedule & Practice Model
- Night shift
- In-person, hospital-based role
- Cardiopulmonary department
- Shift length and rotation details shared during your recruiter conversation
Clinical Responsibilities
- Measure lung capacity, analyze blood samples using a blood gas analyzer, and perform EKGs and tobacco-cessation education as ordered
- Deliver ordered respiratory therapies and monitor, record, and communicate patient condition and response to treatment
- Respond to codes and emergent calls, assess patient condition, and provide appropriate interventions
- Evaluate and contribute to respiratory care policies and procedures
- Educate patients and families on illness, treatments, device use, and community resources
- Monitor, receive, stock, and distribute respiratory supplies and medical gas cylinders, and maintain equipment readiness
- Disassemble, clean, sterilize, perform preventive maintenance on, and calibrate respiratory equipment
- Participate in performance improvement and required education
- Perform other duties as assigned
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary: $58,177 – $78,520
- Sign-on bonus
- Multiple levels of medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Life, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance
- Short- and long-term disability
- Paid family leave and paid time off
- Higher education and certification tuition assistance
- Loan assistance
- 401(k) with company match
- Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs, including free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services, and discount programs
- Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities
Requirements
- Associate's degree in Respiratory Therapy REQUIRED
- Current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) license in North Carolina REQUIRED
- BLS certification REQUIRED
- ACLS certification REQUIRED
- PALS certification REQUIRED
- NRP certification REQUIRED
- Willingness to work night shift
Not ready to formally apply? That is completely fine. Many professionals prefer a brief, confidential conversation first. You are welcome to call or text Kerry directly at 608-216-2928.
Key Responsibilities
Provide respiratory therapies, assess and monitor patients, analyze blood samples, perform EKGs, and respond to codes and other emergencies. Educate patients and families, maintain respiratory equipment and supplies, and contribute to care policies and performance improvement.
Qualifications
- Education
- Associate degree
Key Skills
Respiratory Therapy Career Context
Purple Cow Recruiting holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 74/100, 255 active listings.
Of the 40 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 53% have no call, 60% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for North Carolina is 94.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$68k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $72k in an average-cost state. 59.2% of North Carolina clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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