Respiratory Therapist, Registered
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 .
EOE
Licensure:Licensure & Credentials
- Registered Respirator y 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)
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