Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist
Montgomery, AL
Thrive Staffing
3x12 hrs, Days
$1,896/weekOverview
- Start Date07/20/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
- Facility InformationShort Term Acute Care389 beds
Pay
Qualifications
- State license license in Alabama
Description
Job Title
Respiratory Therapist NICU
City/State: Montgomery, Alabama
Shift: 7:00AM - 7:00PM, 12 hr Days, Every other weekend rotation
Contract Length: 12 weeks
Start Date: 07/20/2026
Job Description:
The Respiratory Therapist will work with both NICU and adult populations. Responsibilities include providing respiratory care within a 36-bed unit, typically serving 18-20 patients. The therapist must be capable of working independently in a level 3 NICU.
Responsibilities:
- Provide general and critical respiratory care to adult and NICU patients
- Perform ground transports and Nitric Oxide administration for NICU
- Utilize EMR systems such as Cerner and equipment like Omnicell and Spacelabs monitors
- Operate various ventilators including PB 840, PB 980, Drager VN500, LTV, Airvo, and Oscillator (3100A)
- Float to any like unit/patient location as required
Requirements:
- Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) preferred, CRT with a minimum of 2 years' experience considered
- BLS and NRP certifications required for NICU; ACLS/APLS preferred
- Two years of experience in a level 3 NICU mandatory
- Experience with Cerner or EPIC (EMR) required
- Must be able to independently handle responsibilities in a level 3 NICU
Facility
Baptist Medical Center South
9 nurses recommend working with Baptist Medical Center South
- Short Term Acute Care
- 389 beds
Employer
Thrive Staffing
At the heart of Thrive Staffing is our mission to support healthcare professionals in their career journey. We strive to build strong, personal relationships with our candidates, fostering work environments for the common good that values individual autonomy, encourages personal expression, and removes career obstacles. We're not just looking for employees—we're looking for partners in our mission to transform healthcare staffing. Our ideal candidate is someone who shares our vision of improving lives and impacting the world in a positive way. If you're a healthcare professional looking to take the next step in your career, we're here to help you thrive through health care staffing that understands you and puts prominence on enabling your professional potential.
About Montgomery, AL
As a Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist in Montgomery, AL here's what you should know:- Lower than the national average, making it an affordable city to live in.
- Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.
- Summer average highs of 91°F and lows of 70°F.
- Winter average highs of 58°F and lows of 36°F.
- Short term rentals are available and relatively easy to find, especially in areas popular with travel nurses.
- Car friendliness with easily navigable roads.
- Limited public transportation options.
- Diverse population with a mix of age ranges.
- Common health issues may include allergies and asthma due to pollen and humidity.
- There is a growing population of travel nurses due to the presence of multiple healthcare facilities.
- Plenty of restaurants offering diverse cuisines, a thriving art and entertainment scene, including a fabulous community theater.
- Sports enthusiasts can cheer on the Minor League Montgomery Biscuits team.
- Outdoor activities include exploring historical sites related to the Civil Rights Movement and visiting the Village of Old Town Alabama.
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