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TRAVEL Respiratory Therapist – RRT – 4x12 Nights – $2,226 Weekly

CompanyPurple Cow Recruiting
LocationWinston-Salem
Work ModeOn Site
PostedFebruary 22, 2026
About The Company
Purple Cow Recruiting is a global talent acquisition firm that connects top-tier professionals with leading organizations across industries, including the United States federal government. We specialize in recruiting for healthcare and technical roles, offering both permanent and temporary staffing solutions, including all back end support. Our approach is tailored to meet the unique needs of each client, ensuring compliance with key industry standards such as Joint Commission, HIPAA, NIST, and FedRAMP, while delivering exceptional candidates. Technical, Healthcare, and Commercial Expertise : -Deployment of FTEs: Capability to deploy fully credentialed professionals across technical, healthcare, and commercial roles. -Telehealth and Remote IT Solutions: Proficient in remote support for both healthcare and technical operations. -Commercial Expertise: Strong track record in placing candidates in corporate roles, including finance, marketing, and engineering. Compliance and Quality Assurance: -Adherence to federal standards (e.g., Joint Commission, HIPAA, NIST, FedRAMP) and industry best practices for commercial sectors. -Quality Control Plan (QCP) includes regular audits, performance reviews, and compliance checks. Past Performance: Successfully delivered staffing solutions for DoD contracts, healthcare institutions, and leading commercial enterprises. Our performance consistently meets or exceeds client expectations in both public and private sectors. Key Personnel: -Fiona Rintoul, CEO: Oversees strategic direction and operational alignment. -Chelsea Drinkard, VP of Recruiting: Manages recruitment across federal, healthcare, technical, and commercial sectors. Purple Cow Recruiting ensures high-quality staffing solutions, aligning with both public and private sector objectives to support mission-critical operations and commercial growth.
About the Role

Description

Heartline Staffing, Strategic Talent Partners with Purple Cow Recruiting, is seeking an experienced Respiratory Therapist (RRT) for a 13-week travel assignment at a Medical Center in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.


Shift: 4x12 Nights (18:45–07:15). Weekend requirement is 4 weekend shifts within a 6-week timeframe. Call is required as needed based on workload. Floating may occur within the hospital based on skill set and census.


Unit information: Large respiratory care department practicing at the top of their license. Travelers work Med/Surg and ICU Step-Down units, and may work in the Emergency Department. Patient population includes adolescents, adults, and geriatrics. Large COPD population and many COVID patients; prone positioning is common. Night-time VPAP utilized (Omni-labs and V30s). ABL90 ABG machine in use. Epic charting is required.


RTO policy: RTO after booking is not allowed. No RTO during the first week due to orientation. Up to 7 days of RTO may be approved if it does not fall on a holiday. Additional call-offs or RTO on unit may result in cancellation and DNR. Must work 2 out of 3 major holidays if they fall within the assignment window. Fatigue policy applies (no more than 5 days in a row and no more than 60 hours in a week).


Compensation:

W2: $17.50/hr

Total Weekly Stipend: $1,246.00

Gross Weekly Pay: $2,226.00


Requirements

  • Licensure: Active North Carolina Respiratory Therapist license or Compact license (must be in hand by start date; pending OK for submission per system notes).
  • Credentials: Active RRT credentials required (CRT will not be accepted).
  • Certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS.
  • Experience: Minimum 2 years of recent RRT experience; required work setting experience in ER, Adult ICU, Med/Surg, and ICU/Stepdown.
  • Required skills: Airway management, medication administration, ventilator management, ABGs, oxygen therapy, suctioning, pulmonary toileting, nebulizers, BiPAP, CPAP, vest therapy, Meta-neb, PAP therapy, heated high-flow.
  • Charting system: Epic experience required.
  • Floating: Candidate must be comfortable floating within the hospital based on census and skill set.
  • Call: On call required as needed/workload dependent.
  • Scheduling: 4x12 Nights (18:45–07:15); 4 weekend shifts within a 6-week timeframe.
  • RTO/Holidays: RTO after booking not allowed; no RTO first week due to orientation; max 7 days RTO (no holidays); must work 2 out of 3 major holidays.
  • Compliance: Candidate must go into the lab within 48 hours after signing and complete all testing within 48 hours.
  • Vaccine policy: Flu vaccine required (medical/religious exemptions only).
  • Radius rule: Permanent address under 50 miles will be offered at a lower local rate.

Heartline Staffing is a Strategic Talent Partner with Purple Cow Recruiting. Applications are processed through Purple Cow Recruiting’s secure system.

Key Skills
Airway ManagementMedication AdministrationVentilator ManagementABGsOxygen TherapySuctioningPulmonary ToiletingNebulizersBiPAPCPAPVest TherapyMeta-nebPAP TherapyHeated High-FlowEpic ChartingFloating
Categories
Healthcare
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
The Respiratory Therapist will work in a large respiratory care department, providing care in Med/Surg and ICU Step-Down units, and may also work in the Emergency Department. Responsibilities include managing patients with respiratory issues, including those with COPD and COVID, and performing various respiratory therapies.
📋Job Type
full time
📊Experience Level
2-5
💼Company Size
12
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
48 hours
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