Respiratory Therapist, Registered
Compensation
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Job Description
At WakeMed, we don’t just provide care—we set the standard. As a Registered Respiratory Therapist at our Level I Trauma Center, you’ll be part of a collaborative, high-performing team that’s committed to excellence in patient care, innovation, and professional growth.
What You’ll Do
As a Respiratory Therapist at WakeMed, you’ll deliver expert care across a diverse patient population—adult, pediatric, and neonatal. Responsibilities include:
Airway management and oxygen therapy
Administration of nebulized medications
Secretion management
Planning, implementing, and evaluating therapy effectiveness
Collaborating with physicians and the interdisciplinary care team
Why WakeMed is the Destination for Respiratory Therapy
Work in one of the busiest Level I Trauma Emergency Departments in the U.S.
7 Adult ICU assignments offering diverse clinical experience
Innovative ECMO program with internal certification qualifying for NC ECMO licensure endorsement
Perform
- Guided Arterial Line Placement
Dedicated New Grad Internship Program
Separate Adult and Neonatal/Pediatric Teams
Core & Specialized Test Prep provided to all employees
Sign-On Bonus Options for External Applicants
$5,000 with 1-year commitment
$10,000 with 2-year commitment
$15,000 with 3-year commitment
Internal WakeMed employees are not eligible for sign-on bonuses.
WakeMed Benefits & Perks
Respiratory Career Development Ladder
Free parking at all campuses
Health, Dental, Vision + 6 free mental health consults via Lyra
MetLife Pet Insurance
403(b) retirement plan
Paid Days Off (PDO) for vacation, sick time & holidays
Voluntary insurance programs for medical & daily expenses
WakeWell Rewards & wellness initiatives
WakeMed Gives – employee assistance, education & well-being support
Childcare partnerships with KinderCare & Bright Horizons
Tuition & Specialty Certification Reimbursement
Exceptional Professional Development – WakeMed invests in your future
Ready to Make a Difference?
Join a team that’s driven by purpose, powered by compassion, and committed to excellence. Apply today and become part of the WakeWay.
Department Description
Serving the community since 1961, WakeMed Health & Hospitals is the leading provider of health services in Wake County. With a mission to improve the health and well-being of our community, we are committed to providing outstanding and compassionate care. For more information, visit wakemed.org.
EOE
Licensure
Registered Respiratory Therapist Required - And NC Respiratory Care Practitioner Required
Education
Associate's Degree Respiratory Therapy Required
Experience
No Experience Required
Key Responsibilities
The Respiratory Therapist will deliver expert care to adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients, including airway management and oxygen therapy. They will also collaborate with physicians and the interdisciplinary team to plan and evaluate the effectiveness of respiratory treatments.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential and an NC Respiratory Care Practitioner license. An Associate's degree in Respiratory Therapy is required, while no prior experience is necessary.
Qualifications
- Education
- Associate degree
Key Skills
Respiratory Therapy Career Context
Of the 50 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 54% have no call, 50% require no weekends.
Respiratory Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.8% 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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Living in Raleigh
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $372k
- Typical market rent
- $1,577/mo
- Residents’ average commute
- 23 min
- Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
- 98.2
- State income tax
- Up to 4.8%
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
BEA 2024 · Raleigh-Cary, NC metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.
City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.