Respiratory Therapist
Bristol, TN
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Oct 4, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Respiratory Therapist (RRT/CRT) for a night shift position requiring at least 1 year of experience and AHA ACLS/PALS certification.

Details

• Respiratory Therapy/Neuro Diagnostics unit
• Night shift, 3x12 hours, 6:00 PM to 6:30 AM
• No on-call requirements
• Preferred experience with Epic charting system
• Works with adult critical care and emergency department patients
• Manages ventilators including BiPAP, CPAP, and weaning from mechanical ventilation
• Performs chest physiotherapy, arterial blood gas draws and interpretation, and nebulizer treatments
• Cares for patients with ARDS, aspiration, COVID, cystic fibrosis, fresh tracheostomy, and pneumonia

Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of experience required
• RRT preferred, CRT considered
• AHA BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications required (AHA certification is the only accepted form)
• License required if applicable
• Experience with oxygen therapy, ET tubes, high flow nasal cannula, and trach collar
• Experience with medication administration including Albuterol, Atrovent, and inhaled steroids
• Skill in arterial punctures and troubleshooting high pressure alarms
• Must complete Relias EKG testing within 72 hours of signing
• Facial hair must be trimmed or removed to meet CDC fit testing guidelines
• Must complete drug testing within 12-14 calendar days prior to start

Additional Information

• General orientation begins on Mondays with online computer-based learning modules
• Non-billable orientation modules average 4-5 hours and are completed via electronic transcripts
• First-time travelers will be considered
• Only one submission allowed per candidate within the health system
• Candidates must live 100 miles or more from the facility, and local candidates are not accepted