Respiratory Therapist, Registered

Overview When the Hospital Sleeps, Our Care Doesn’t At WakeMed, excellence doesn’t clock out — and neither does our commitment to patients. As a N ight Shift Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) at WakeMed North Hospital Campus , you’ll play a critical role in delivering high‑quality, compassionate respiratory care during overnight hours. If you’re confident, adaptable, and thrive in a fast‑paced environment where your expertise truly matters, nights at WakeMed North may be the perfect

What You’ll Be Doing As an RRT at WakeMed North, you’ll evaluate, treat, and manage adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients with respiratory illnesses and cardiopulmonary disorders across a variety of clinical settings. You’ll play a key role in improving patient outcomes by:

• Performing comprehensive respiratory assessments and diagnostic procedures
• Delivering all respiratory care treatments as ordered, including oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy, and airway management
• Evaluating treatment effectiveness and adjusting care plans in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team
• Educating patients and families to support understanding and continuity of care
• Responding to emergency situations and providing life‑saving respiratory support
• Documenting care in the electronic medical record with accuracy, timeliness, and professionalism

Who You’ll Care For

• Adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients
• A diverse patient population in a collaborative, supportive environment

Why Nights at WakeMed North?

• Greater autonomy and clinical decision‑making
• Strong teamwork and support during overnight hours
• Exposure to a wide range of patient acuity
• Leadership that values and trusts your expertise
• Opportunities to grow through our Respiratory Career Development Ladder
• A culture rooted in the WakeWay to Excellence — even after hours

Sign-On Bonus Options For External Candidates Choose the incentive that works best for you:

• $5,000 with a 1-year commitment
• $10,000 with a 2-year commitment
• $15,000 with a 3-year commitment

Note: Internal WakeMed employees are not eligible for sign-on bonuses. WakeMed Perks & Benefits We take care of our team so you can take care of others.

• Career Development Ladder for Respiratory Therapists
• Free parking at all campuses
• Health, Dental, Vision + 6 free mental health consults via Lyra
• MetLife Pet Insurance
• 403(b) retirement plan
• PDO (covers vacation, sick time & holidays)
• Voluntary insurance options for medical & daily expenses
• WakeWell Rewards & wellness programs
• WakeMed Gives – employee assistance, education & well-being support
• Childcare partnerships with KinderCare & Bright Horizons
• Tuition & Specialty Certification Reimbursement
• Professional Development – we invest in your future

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 www.wakemed.org.

EOE

Licensure Licensure & Credentials

• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
• Active North Carolina Respiratory Care Practitioner License

Required Certifications (Based On Patient Population)

• Adult Care:

• Basic Life Support (BLS)

• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)

• Neonatal/Pediatric Care:

• Basic Life Support (BLS)

• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)

• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)

Education Associate's Degree Respiratory Therapy Required

Experience No Experience Required