Travel Pediatric Respiratory Therapist
Memphis, TN
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3x12 hrs, Nights

Travel Pediatric Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Le Bonheur Children's Hospital – Memphis, Tennessee

Assignment Details

• Position: Pediatric Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
• Facility: Le Bonheur Children's Hospital
• Location: Memphis, TN
• Contract Length: 13 Weeks (Potential for extension)
• Schedule: Night Shift – 3x12s
• Hours: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM

Position Overview

Le Bonheur Children's Hospital, a nationally recognized children's hospital and Level I Pediatric Trauma Center, is seeking an experienced Pediatric Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) for a travel assignment. This role provides respiratory care services to neonatal, pediatric, and adolescent patients in a highly specialized pediatric environment.

The ideal candidate will have recent pediatric respiratory therapy experience, previous travel experience, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced acute care setting while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver exceptional patient care.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess, treat, and monitor pediatric patients with respiratory disorders.
• Administer respiratory therapies and oxygen delivery treatments as prescribed.
• Manage and monitor patients requiring advanced respiratory support.
• Perform respiratory assessments and respond to changes in patient condition.
• Assist with airway management and emergency respiratory interventions.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement respiratory care plans.
• Maintain accurate documentation and ensure compliance with hospital policies and regulatory standards.
• Participate in trauma, emergency, and critical care situations as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential required.
• CRT candidates will not be considered.
• Active Tennessee Respiratory Therapy License required at the time of submission.
• Minimum 2 years of recent Respiratory Therapy experience required.
• Previous travel assignment required.
• Recent Pediatric Respiratory Therapy experience required.
• Valid driver's license required at the time of submission.

Facility Highlights

• Dedicated Children's Hospital
• Level I Pediatric Trauma Center
• Collaborative multidisciplinary care environment
• Advanced pediatric specialty services
• Opportunity to work with a highly respected pediatric healthcare team

Additional Information

• Weekend coverage required as needed.
• Block scheduling is generally not available.
• Local candidates are not accepted; travelers must reside more than 100 miles from the facility.
• All requested time off (RTO) must be submitted with the application.
• COVID-19 vaccination is not required.
• Flu vaccination is required with no exemptions.

Ideal Candidate

The successful candidate will be a confident Pediatric RRT with strong clinical judgment, prior travel experience, and a passion for caring for critically ill pediatric patients in a leading children's hospital environment. This assignment offers an excellent opportunity to expand pediatric respiratory therapy experience while working alongside some of the region's top pediatric healthcare professionals.