Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist - $1,250 per week

Job Summary

Respiratory Therapist Registered (RT PEDS) position located in Smyrna, Tennessee. The role involves providing specialized respiratory care to pediatric patients in a 116-bed healthcare facility. The position requires collaboration with the healthcare team to ensure optimal patient outcomes and adherence to unit policies.

Schedule

• Days shift
• 12 hours per shift
• Minimum of 36 hours per week

Required Qualifications

• Valid respiratory therapist registration
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) certification
• TN (Tennessee) state licensure
• A minimum of 1 year of relevant experience
• The ability to work in Smyrna, TN

Preferred Qualifications

• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) certification preferred

Additional Information

• The candidate must demonstrate a positive attitude, strong teamwork skills, and problem-solving abilities
• Patient care procedures include respiratory assessments and ventilator management using equipment such as Drager vents and Pyxis medication dispensing systems
• The unit policies emphasize patient experience skills, including AIDET communication, medication teaching, and completion of communication boards
• The hospital encourages applications from candidates familiar with pediatric respiratory care and a collaborative approach to patient services

Benefits

• Private housing or generous housing allowance
• Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
• Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
• Competitive salaries
• Referral bonuses
• Travel reimbursement
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Direct deposit/free checking
• Unlimited free CE credits

Pay Package

The pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with a tax-free stipend amount to be determined.