Overview Join a team where your skills make a real impact—WakeMed’s Level One Trauma Respiratory Team is looking for dedicated Registered Respiratory Therapists ready to work in one of the busiest Emergency Departments in the country. If you’re passionate about high-acuity care and professional growth, this is the place for you. What You’ll Do As a Respiratory Therapist at WakeMed, you’ll provide: Airway management Nebulized medication administration Secretion management Oxygen therapy You’ll work across adult, pediatric, and neonatal populations, planning and evaluating therapy effectiveness while collaborating with physicians and the care team. What Makes This Role Unique Work in one of the busiest EDs in the U.S. 7 Adult ICU assignments Be part of our innovative ECMO program with internal certification that qualifies for NC state licensure ECMO endorsement Perform Ultrasound-Guided Arterial Line Placement Access to our New Grad Internship Program Separate adult and neonatal/pediatric teams Core & Specialized Test Prep provided to all employees Sign-On Bonus Incentives (External Applicants Only) Choose your path: $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 Benefits & Perks We’re committed to your well-being and career growth: Respiratory Career Development Ladder Free parking at all campuses Health, Dental, Vision + 6 free mental health consults via Lyra MetLife Pet Insurance 403(b) Retirement Plan PDO (vacation, sick time, holidays) Voluntary insurance options WakeWell Rewards & wellness programs WakeMed Gives – employee assistance, education, and well-being initiatives Childcare partnerships with KinderCare & Bright Horizons Tuition & Specialty Certification Reimbursement Professional Development – we invest in your future Ready to take your career to the next level in a trauma-level setting where your expertise truly matters? 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 - must have at time of hire Basic Life Support (BLS) Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Education Associate's Degree Respiratory Therapy Required Experience 1 Year Clinical - Respiratory Therapy Preferred