Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist
Smyrna, TN
Cross Country Allied
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

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.

Job Details

• 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, and 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. Procedures performed on the unit 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
The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:

• 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