Malone Healthcare - Nursing is seeking a travel Registered Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Job Description & Requirements Specialty : Registered Respiratory Therapist Discipline : Allied Health Professional Duration : 13 weeks 36 hours per week Shift : 12 hours, nights Employment Type : Travel Job Summary - Senior Respiratory Therapist (Respiratory Therapist II) Under the direction of department leadership and in accordance with established policies and procedures, the Senior Respiratory Therapist delivers advanced-level respiratory care to patients across assigned clinical areas. This role requires independent, competent management of respiratory therapies and procedures aimed at assessing, preventing, and treating respiratory dysfunction. Key responsibilities include : Administering standard respiratory therapies : aerosol medication delivery, oxygen therapy, breathing exercises, and arterial blood gas (ABG) sampling. Managing airway procedures including aspiration, tracheostomy care and changes, endotracheal intubation / extubation. Providing mechanical ventilation support, including advanced ventilator modes and weaning techniques. Serving as a clinical resource and mentor to other staff. Specialized roles may include : Carolina Air Care : Transport of neonatal and pediatric patients, with advanced procedures per UNC Air Care Protocol (e.g., UAC / UVC placement, IO insertion, chest tube placement, needle decompression, ABGs, blood glucose monitoring). ECMO : Management of extracorporeal circulation systems for cardiac and respiratory support. Additional details : May be required to take call during nights, weekends, and holidays. Expected to function with minimal supervision and actively maintain and expand clinical competencies. May perform bedside pulmonary function testing and provide advanced respiratory support based on patient condition and clinical setting. About Malone Healthcare - Nursing With a commitment to providing a higher standard of service and experience in patient care, Malone Healthcare places expert nurses and allied health professionals in rewarding careers throughout the United States. As a leading healthcare staffing agency, Malone's focus on compliance and integrity translates to a seamless experience for our team members and partner facilities. When you work with Malone Healthcare, you can rely on over 50 years of proven experience placing exceptional professionals in quality healthcare settings. Benefits Weekly pay Holiday Pay Guaranteed Hours Continuing Education 401k retirement plan Pet insurance Referral bonus Medical benefits Dental benefits Vision benefits License and certification reimbursement Life insurance
Registered Respiratory Therapist • Chapel Hill, North Carolina, US