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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Oct 26, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Respiratory Therapist (CRT/RRT) for a night shift acute care position requiring BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications.

Details

• Work in the ED/Med Surg unit of an acute care facility
• 11-bed unit
• Night shift hours, 7 PM to 7 AM
• Rotating weekend hours, every other weekend
• Uses transport ventilators and Bipap equipment including Hamilton T1 and Astral 150, as well as Vapotherm
• Documents using Meditech and Medhost EHR systems

Requirements

• CRT/RRT certification required
• Tennessee Board of Respiratory Care License required if applicable
• ABG endorsement required
• BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of experience required
• Must be checked against the Tennessee Abuse Registry prior to assignment start, with results required before start
• Strong critical thinking skills and decisive judgement required
• Ability to work with minimal supervision

Additional Information

• Provide respiratory therapy services in a fast-paced acute care environment
• Work collaboratively with the care team while exercising independent clinical judgement
• Scrubs of any color are acceptable
• Weekly orientation sessions held on Mondays
• Candidates must live 60 miles or greater from the facility to be considered for a travel assignment
• Candidates who have worked perm staff at any LifePoint facility within the last 12 months are not eligible
• Candidates cannot be employed elsewhere full time