--- title: Respiratory Therapist Registered at WakeMed description: WakeMed is hiring for the Respiratory Therapist Registered role in Raleigh, NC. Intern role. See the full description and apply. type: job url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/respiratory-therapist-registered-at-wakemed-01a0b3ce-2c00-79bb-9133-6abce3576d8b date: 2026-11-15T01:26:44Z og_description: Join WakeMed as Respiratory Therapist Registered in Raleigh, NC. Intern role. See the full description and apply. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/4i92qy.png breadcrumbs: - label: Home url: https://www.foundrole.com/ - label: Search url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs --- | | | |---|---| | **Company** | WakeMed | | **Location** | Raleigh, NC | | **Type** | Per Diem | | **Posted** | Sep 25, 2026 | ## Is this job real? **Ghost job check:** A- · Low risk. Probably a real opening. ## Visa sponsorship - **H-1B:** WakeMed sponsors H-1B visas. It filed 5 H-1B petitions (FY2026 Q1 – FY2026 Q4). - **E-Verify:** No E-Verify enrollment on record for WakeMed. ## Pay for similar jobs Most similar jobs pay about $80,000 a year. ## Description **Overview** At WakeMed, we don’t just provide care—we set the standard. As a **Registered Respiratory Therapis**t at our Level I Trauma Center, you’ll be part of a collaborative, high-performing team that’s committed to excellence in patient care, innovation, and professional growth. What You’ll Do As a Respiratory Therapist at WakeMed, you’ll deliver expert care across a diverse patient population—adult, pediatric, and neonatal. Responsibilities include: - Airway management and oxygen therapy - Administration of nebulized medications - Secretion management - Planning, implementing, and evaluating therapy effectiveness - Collaborating with physicians and the interdisciplinary care team Why WakeMed is the Destination for Respiratory Therapy - Work in one of the busiest Level I Trauma Emergency Departments in the U.S. - 7 Adult ICU assignments offering diverse clinical experience - Innovative ECMO program with internal certification qualifying for NC ECMO licensure endorsement - Perform - -Guided Arterial Line Placement - Dedicated New Grad Internship Program - Separate Adult and Neonatal/Pediatric Teams - Core & Specialized Test Prep provided to all employees Sign-On Bonus Options for External Applicants - $5,000 with 1-year commitment - $10,000 with 2-year commitment - $15,000 with 3-year commitment Internal WakeMed employees are not eligible for sign-on bonuses. WakeMed Benefits & Perks - 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 - Paid Days Off (PDO) for vacation, sick time & holidays - Voluntary insurance programs for medical & daily expenses - WakeWell Rewards & wellness initiatives - WakeMed Gives – employee assistance, education & well-being support - Childcare partnerships with KinderCare & Bright Horizons - Tuition & Specialty Certification Reimbursement - Exceptional Professional Development – WakeMed invests in your future Ready to Make a Difference? Join a team that’s driven by purpose, powered by compassion, and committed to excellence. Apply today and become part of the WakeWay. **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](https://wakemed.icims.com/proxy/classic-data/classic-data-spa/export/profile/JOB/www.wakemed.org). 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