NICU Respiratory Therapist
Johnson City, Tennessee
Johnson City Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Respiratory Therapist (NICU)

Location: Johnson City, Tennessee
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Schedule: 6:00 AM – 6:30 PM, no call required
• Primary assignment in Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) with float to adult units as needed
• Experience required in NICU, Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU), Pediatrics, and Adult care
• Active participation in student support and clinical education alongside clinical care duties
• Hospital may cancel or call off one shift biweekly without penalty due to census changes
• Orientation includes 16 hours of non-billable training, starting on Mondays (online and onsite components)

Required Qualifications

• Valid Respiratory Therapist license in Tennessee
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with at least 1 year of experience, including experience within the last year
• Minimum 1 year of NICU (RRT-NICU) experience
• Experience in Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU), Pediatrics, and Adult care
• Experience working with Pediatric and Adult patients
• One completed travel assignment
• Certifications issued by the American Heart Association:

  • Basic Life Support (BLS)
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification

Compliance and Documentation Requirements

• Background check within 30 days of start, covering all locations lived/worked/schooled in past 7 years
• Education verification
• State license primary source verification
• Drug screening (9-panel) within 14 days of start
• Immunizations and titers required: MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella), Varicella, Hepatitis B, Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap
• Flu vaccine or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season
• Respirator medical clearance and fit testing completed onsite
• Photo for badge and various facility-specific forms and acknowledgments

Additional Information

• Orientation includes online and onsite components, with flexibility for start dates on Mondays
• Commitment to clinical education and student support is expected
• Schedule flexibility with potential shift cancellations or overtime based on census needs

This position is ideal for experienced respiratory therapists with NICU and pediatric critical care expertise who have prior travel contract experience and are seeking a travel assignment in Tennessee.