Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist - Pediatrics - $2,255 per week
American Traveler · Memphis, TN · 1 wk ago
On-siteHealthcareInternship
Travel assignment in Memphis, TN at a Level I Pediatric Trauma Center. Start date: November 16, 2026. Duration: 13 weeks. Two openings available. Job ID: P-763794.
About the role
Pediatric respiratory therapy unit within a children's hospital. Provide respiratory care services to critically ill pediatric patients in a Level I Pediatric Trauma Center. Cerner EMR experience preferred.
Schedule
- Night shift: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM
- 3 × 12-hour shifts per week (36 hours/week)
- Weekend coverage as needed
Requirements
- Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) certification required; CRT not accepted
- Minimum 2 years recent pediatric respiratory therapy experience required; 3+ years preferred
- Completion of at least 1 prior travel assignment required (first-time travelers not considered)
- Tennessee license required at time of consideration; must comply with NLC guidelines
- Driver's license copy required for consideration
- Vaccination status documentation required
Additional requirements
- Former permanent staff and travelers must be separated from the facility for at least 1 year before returning
- Holiday coverage: if Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's all fall during the assignment, must work 2 of the 3; if only 2 holidays fall during the assignment, must work at least 1
- All requested time off (RTO) must be submitted at time of consideration; RTO requested after an offer will not be honored
- Local candidates must live at least 100 miles from the facility
Pay
Pay package based on 12-hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.
Benefits
- Premium medical, dental, vision, and life insurance beginning day one of assignment
- Generous 401(k) match
- Substantial housing stipends
- 24/7 support and access to in-house clinicians