Respiratory Therapist, Registered

Overview

At WakeMed, excellence doesn’t clock out — and neither does our commitment to patients. As a Night Shift Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) at WakeMed Cary 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 fit.

 

What You’ll Be Doing:

 

As an RRT at WakeMed Cary, 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 WakeMed Cary?

• Supportive leadership and a strong respiratory therapy team
• Opportunities to grow through our Respiratory Career Development Ladder
• A culture rooted in the WakeWay to Excellence — respect, teamwork, safety, and compassion
• Competitive benefits designed to support your life, career, and well‑being

 

Why Nights at WakeMed Cary?

• 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

 

What You’ll Need to Join Us:

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)

 

Ready to breathe new life into your career? Apply today and experience the WakeWay to Excellence

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

Registered Respiratory Therapist Required - And NC Respiratory Care Practitioner Required
Education

Associate's Degree Respiratory Therapy Required
Experience

No Experience Required Registered Respiratory Therapist Required - And NC Respiratory Care Practitioner Required