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Job Title: Respiratory Therapist - Adult Location: Winston-Salem, NC Facility Type: Level 1 Trauma | Academic Medical Center Shift: Nights (6:30 PM - 7:00 AM) Contract Type: Travel/Contract Facility Overview 885-bed Level 1 Trauma Center Teaching/Academic Medical Center Certified Chest Pain Center & Stroke Center High-acuity, fast-paced environment Job Overview We are seeking an experienced Adult Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to join a dynamic and collaborative team. Therapists will be assigned to ICU or Med/Surg units based on departmental needs and experience. Key Responsibilities Provide respiratory care across ICU and Med/Surg units Manage patients with conditions such as COPD, asthma, pneumonia, post-surgical complications, and ED cases Deliver critical care respiratory therapies and interventions Work collaboratively with physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary teams Operate and maintain advanced respiratory equipment Required Qualifications Active North Carolina RT License RRT (Registered Respiratory Therapist) BLS & ACLS certifications Minimum 2 years of critical care experience Preferred Qualifications Experience in Level 1 Trauma or high-acuity settings Familiarity with advanced respiratory equipment Pediatric experience (for broader unit flexibility) Equipment & Technology EMR: EPIC Equipment: Servo U, Servo Air, The Vest, Volara, Aerogen, Heated High Flow, Cough Assist Pediatric (preferred): HFJV, HFOV Department & Support Strong team-oriented environment Dedicated Lead Therapists for both Adult and Pediatric units Excellent collaboration and experienced leadership Scheduling & Work Details Shift: 6:30 PM - 7:00 AM (Nights) Weekend Rotation: Every other weekend On-Call: Not required Holiday Requirement: 75% of holidays Schedule Cycle: Every 6 weeks Orientation New Employee Orientation (NEO) 1-2 days of departmental orientation Additional Details Floating: Based on experience and unit needs Scrubs: Pewter (charcoal grey) Parking: Free First-time travelers: Accepted