Neonatal/Pediatric Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
Nashville, TN
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Travel Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - Nashville, Tennessee

Position Overview

• Specialty: Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with NICU/Pediatric experience preferred
• Employment Type: Travel
• Location: Nashville, TN
• Contract Length: 13 weeks

Unit and Hospital Information

• Unit: Respiratory Therapy
• Number of Beds: 741
• Equipment Used: Drager Ventilators, Phillips V60, Vapotherm, Metaneb
• Documentation System: Meditech
• Scheduling: 36 hours per week; every other weekend required
• Dress Code: Black, Gray, or Raspberry scrubs
• Patient Experience: One year ICU experience preferred
• Hospital: High acuity flagship facility with a highly skilled team and strong culture

Required Certifications and Licenses

• Respiratory Therapist (RT) License/Certification
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)
• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) preferred

Required Skills and Experience

• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Respiratory Therapist (highest required years of experience)
• Advanced skills including:

  • Bronchodilator therapy
  • ABG collection and analysis
  • Airway clearance
  • Tracheostomy care
  • Ventilator management
  • Intubation assistance
  • Patient assessment
  • High flow oxygen therapy
  • Patient transport
  • Code blue response

Additional Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position.
• The unit offers exposure to high acuity patients and advanced respiratory care procedures.
• Scheduling includes every other weekend coverage.
• Clock-in/out times are specific: 0638 or 1838 to 0715 or 1915.

This opportunity is ideal for experienced RRTs seeking a travel assignment in a high-acuity, well-equipped respiratory therapy unit with a supportive team environment.