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

Job Summary
Respiratory Therapist Registered (RT PEDS) in Carthage, TN This position involves providing respiratory therapy services for a 25-bed critical access hospital. The role requires independent work, strong critical thinking skills, and experience in emergency and critical care settings, serving patients of all ages.

Job Details

• Location: Carthage, TN
• Position: Respiratory Therapist Registered (RT PEDS)
• Shift: Days, 12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week
• Duration: 11/02/2026 through 02/01/2027
• Required Certifications: ACLS, BLS, NRP, PALS; must be certified to work as an RRT in TN
• Education: Certification/Licensure required to work as an RRT in TN
• Experience: 1+ years in ER and critical care settings; experience requirement: 0 years
• Ability to work independently in a Critical Access Hospital setting, comfortable with being the only RT on shift, with strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Equipment used includes Bipap/Cpap, ventilators, and Vapotherm
• EHR system: Meditech
• Additional Information: Must have the ability to work autonomously, with experience in ER and critical care. Focus on patient care across all age groups in a critical access hospital environment.
• Submission Requirements: Candidates must have the required certifications prior to start; client reserves the right to require additional certifications not listed.

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