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Job description
American Traveler is seeking a travel Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in Fayetteville, North Carolina.
Job Description & Requirements
Specialty: Respiratory Therapist
Discipline: Allied Health Professional
Start Date: 10/19/2026
Duration: 13 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, nights
Employment Type: Travel
Assignment Overview
Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
Hours: 36 hrs/wk
Start Date: Oct 19, 2026
Length: 13 weeks
Openings: 2
Description
American Traveler is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist for a night shift position at a Level III trauma and teaching hospital, requiring 2+ years of experience and comfort treating both pediatric and adult ICU patients.
Details
Respiratory Therapy department at a short-term acute care, Level III Trauma Center and teaching hospital with 733 staffed beds
Night shift, 3x12-hour shifts from 18:00 to 06:00
Every other weekend required
Holidays required with float coverage as needed
Floating within scope to meet facility needs and between like units required
No on-call requirement
Uses Epic for charting
Requirements
Active state or Compact RRT license required at submission (pending license not accepted); license required if applicable
Minimum of 2 years of applicable experience required
Must be comfortable working with both pediatric and adult ICU patients
No background or license actions within the past 12 months
Advanced EKG exam required as part of compliance for Respiratory Therapy specialty
SSN and date of birth required at submission
Full 7-year work history with all gaps explained
Additional Information
Scrub color requirement of solid black or black and white
Maximum of 4 days RTO permitted; no holiday RTO accepted for this assignment
Candidates requesting holiday RTO may request one major holiday only in general, though this posting does not accept holiday RTO
Former employees must be separated from the facility for at least one year before returning as a traveler
System has a 2-contract limit; travelers may extend once, then must be gone for 6 months before returning
Local candidates residing within 50 miles of the main campus are not eligible for this position
Compliance modules must be completed prior to start, estimated at 4-10 hours
2 professional references from a supervisor within the past 2 years required
American Traveler Job ID #P- . Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel Respiratory Therapist - Registered RT/RRT
About American Traveler
With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.
With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.
American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.
With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.
Worksite address
fayetteville, NC, 28305, US
Who can apply
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