Registered Respiratory Therapist
Pay not listed · Winston-Salem, North Carolina.
Compensation
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Job Description
- Job Title: RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist
- Location: North Carolina (Winston Salem)
- Contract Type: Traveler
- Start Date: 06/17/2026
- Pay Range: Competitive
Learn. Lead. Level up! Winston‑Salem, NC, offers the opportunity to work in a growing medical hub anchored by academic and tertiary care systems, with access to a diverse patient population and advanced clinical resources. The area combines strong professional opportunities with a lower cost of living, short commutes, and a high quality of life, featuring a vibrant arts scene, historic charm, and easy access to mountains and outdoor recreation.
Role Overview: This role involves administering respiratory treatments, managing ventilators, monitoring patient progress, and collaborating with physicians and nursing staff to support effective respiratory care.
Requirements
- 2 years of experience required.
- Flu Vaccine Required - Medical/Religious Exemptions Only
- Certificates Required: BLS, ACLS, PALS, NC License and RRT Credentials
- Work Setting Experience Required: ER, Adult ICU, Med/Surg and ICU/Stepdown
- Respiratory Care Experience Required: Airway management, Medication Administration, Vent Management, ABGs, O2 Therapy, Suction, Pulmonary Toileting, Nebulizer, BiPAP, CPAP, Vest Therapy, Meta- neb, PAP therapy, Heated High-flow.
- EPIC Charting System Experience Required.
Special Equipment: Servo I, Survo U, Hamilton T1, V60, Night-time VPAP, we use Omni-labs and V30s. ABL90 ABG machine.
1st Time Travelers Accepted
Preferred Skills/Certifications/Experience
- Skills: Bronchoscopes
- Certs: NRP. Unit will not accept CRT
Schedule: Shift: Night 3x12-Hour (6:45 PM - 7:15 AM)
- Call Requirement: On Call required as needed/workload dependent.
- Weekend coverage: 4 weekend shifts within a 6-week timeframe.
- Float: Required
Key Responsibilities
Administer respiratory treatments and manage ventilators while monitoring patient progress. Collaborate with physicians and nursing staff to ensure effective respiratory care.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Respiratory Therapy Career Context
Of the 50 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 62% have no call, 42% require no weekends.
Respiratory Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
The cost-of-living index for North Carolina is 94.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 59.2% of North Carolina clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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