NICU Respiratory Therapist
Nashville, TN
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Opportunity: NICU Respiratory Therapist (Certified Respiratory Therapist)

Location: Nashville, Tennessee
Employment Type: Travel
Contract Length: 12 weeks

Job Description

• Support the NICU Transport team and the NICU Respiratory Therapist team.

Required Qualifications

Licensure

• Must hold a current Certified Respiratory Therapist license valid in Tennessee.
• License and primary source verification must be completed within 30 days prior to assignment start.

Certifications

• BLS (American Heart Association)
• PALS (American Heart Association)
• ACLS (American Heart Association)

Experience

• Specialty: Certified Respiratory Therapist
• Required years of experience: Not explicitly stated; assume minimum standard for NICU RT roles (typically 1+ years).
• No explicit requirement for prior travel experience mentioned.

Health and Safety Requirements

• Documentation of two MMR vaccines or positive IGG titer (no declinations accepted).
• Fit Test (annual requirement, must be completed prior to or at start).
• Hepatitis B vaccination series completion or signed declination.
• Influenza vaccine for flu season (exemptions accepted with mask requirement).
• Positive IGRA or PPD results with negative chest X-ray within one year, plus annual TB questionnaire.
• Two-step PPD or IGRA within 90 days of start.
• Varicella immunity documentation or vaccination (no declinations accepted).
• Tdap vaccination valid within 10 years (no declinations accepted).
• Health statement or physical exam prior to first assignment, updated annually.

Background and Screening

• Criminal background check including Social Security Trace, OIG Search, National Sex Offender, and other checks within 30 days of assignment start.
• EPLS (Excluded Parties List System) check within 90 days of start.
• 12 Panel Drug Screen completed within 30 days prior to start, including MRO review if applicable.

Other Requirements

• Completion of Ascension Core Competencies (HIPAA, Joint Commission, OSHA, etc.) within one year, updated every 3 years.
• Ascension Skills Checklist for clinical specialty, completed within one year and updated annually.
• Verification of education relevant to clinical work within 90 days of start.
• Employment verification for the past seven years.
• Driver’s License or State ID valid and matching address requirements.
• Resume/Profile submission required.
• Confirmation of assignment documentation required upon initial assignment and updates.

Summary

This travel position for a Certified Respiratory Therapist focuses on NICU respiratory care and transport support in Nashville, TN. The contract length is approximately 12 weeks. Candidates must have current licensure, required certifications (BLS, PALS, ACLS), and meet comprehensive health, background, and competency requirements. Prior travel experience is not explicitly required.