Registered Respiratory Therapist - NICU & Adult Critical Care
Montgomery, AL
Jackson HealthPros
3x12 hrs

We’re hiring an experienced Respiratory Therapist for a local healthcare provider where you’ll be responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating the treatment, care, and needs of patients with breathing disorders

Minimum Requirements: 

• Associate or bachelor’s degree from a Respiratory Therapy or Cardiopulmonary Science program
• Current Alabama state license in good standing with the State License Board
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) preferred. Will consider Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) with at least 2 years of experience
• Minimum 2 years experience working in a Level 3 NICU for NICU-designated role. Candidates with NICU experience must be able to work independently in a Level 3 NICU.
• Experience with adult critical care and general adult respiratory care.
• Experience with Cerner electronic medical record preferred. EMR experience required for first-time travelers.
• BLS and NRP required for NICU. ACLS/APLS preferred.
• Experience with ventilators and specialty equipment including PB 840, PB 980, Drager VN500, LTV, Airvo, and oscillator (3100A) preferred.
• Ground transport experience, nitric oxide administration, and transport experience preferred for NICU candidates.
• Ability to work independently; may be the sole NICU RRT on shift.

Assignment Details

• Facility type: Hospital
• Facility unit: NICU and adult patient population (therapists will work with both NICU and adult patients)
• Shift: Days
• Shift hours: 07:00–19:00 (12-hour shifts)
• Schedule: 3x12
• Weekend rotation: Every other weekend
• On-call: Voluntary call
• Orientation: 24 hours classroom and 24 hours unit orientation for travelers new to the facility or returning after 1+ year
• Floating: May be required to float to like units/patient locations within the facility

Location Highlights

Montgomery offers a mix of historic and recreational attractions within easy drives. Downtown Montgomery features the Civil Rights Memorial and the Rosa Parks Museum, both located within a short drive of local hospitals and urban amenities. The Riverfront Park and the Alabama River provide waterfront walking and recreation areas less than 10 minutes from central neighborhoods, supporting a suburban-to-urban lifestyle. Nearby outdoor options include the Blount Cultural Park and a 30–40 minute drive to the Talladega National Forest for hiking and camping, suitable for clinicians who prefer an adventurous or quiet weekend. The city is served by regional transit and is about a 1.5-hour drive to Auburn and a 2-hour drive to Birmingham, offering additional cultural and entertainment options for short trips.

Benefits Designed for Travelers

We deeply value your commitment to improving the lives of others, that’s why we offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package starting your first day.

• Weekly, On-Time Pay
• Full Medical Benefits & 401k Matching Plan
• 24/7 Recruiter: Your main point of contact available by text, phone or email
• Competitive Referral Bonuses
• 100% Paid Housing Available
• Travel & License Reimbursement

Impacting Patient Care Nationwide

As a health professional with Jackson HealthPros, you get the flexibility, stability and growth you need with the satisfaction of impacting communities nationwide. Choose from a variety of career options including direct hire, temp-to-hire, and travel contracts in cities coast to coast. Get full-time pay, benefits, and relocation assistance (at no cost to you) in travel contracts that give you the freedom to explore, with the stability of a full-time job. Find your perfect match with ProVenture, our AI enhanced career app designed for health professionals. 

EEO Statement

Jackson Healthcare and its family of companies are an EEO/AA Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all of our associates.

Apply now and one of our recruiters will reach out with the details to see if this is the right fit for you.