Travel RRT - Make $1,967 - $2,160/week

A travel position in an acute-care hospital in Durham, NC.

About the role

13-week assignment with night shifts (19:00 – 07:30), three 12-hour shifts per week. One opening available; start date 09/21/2026. Epic charting system in use.

Responsibilities

• Adult critical care
• Aerosol set-up (mask and trach)
• Administration of respiratory medications (Albuterol, Atrovent, Bicarbonate, Combivent, Flovent, Medihaler, Metered Dose Inhaler, Mucomyst, Perforomist, Pulmicort, Racemic epinephrine, Spiriva, Tobramycin)
• BiPAP, CPAP, CPAP/Nasal CPAP, and high-flow nasal cannula (HFNC) management
• Bronchoscopy assistance
• Extubation and intubation assistance
• Interpretation of arterial blood gases (ABGs)
• Nasal and oral airway placement and suctioning
• Nitric oxide (INO) and inhaled Flolan administration
• Sputum specimen collection
• Tracheostomy care and management (trach collar, T-piece)
• Troubleshooting high-pressure alarms
• Weaning from mechanical ventilation
• Ultrasonic nebulizer use

Requirements

• 1 year of experience
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) certification
• ACLS, BLS, and PALS certifications
• Prior travel experience required

Facility details

• Level 1 trauma center
• Magnet-designated facility
• 1,266-bed capacity

Pay

$1,967 to $2,160 weekly, including taxable wages and tax-free expense reimbursements.

Schedule

Three 12-hour night shifts per week (19:00 – 07:30).

Benefits

• Premium medical, dental, vision, and life insurance beginning day one of assignment
• Continuous insurance coverage for up to 24 days between assignments
• Generous 401(k) match
• Paid company housing (pet-friendly) or a housing stipend, if eligible
• Paid sick time accrued at one hour per 30 hours worked, compliant with all applicable laws
• Unlimited continuing education units online
• Licensure, relocation, and other reimbursements when applicable