Registered Respiratory Therapist – Respiratory/Neuro Diagnostics
Bristol, Tennessee
Bristol Regional Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - Travel/Contract

Location: Bristol, Tennessee
Specialty: Respiratory / Neuro Diagnostics
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Shift: Night (3 shifts per week, 12 hours each, 6:00 PM – 6:30 AM)
Weekly Hours: 36 hours
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Night shift position with no on-call responsibilities.
• Schedule follows a 36/36 or 36/48 rotation, with flexibility for shift cancellations or additional overtime shifts based on census without penalty.
• General orientation begins on Mondays and includes 16 hours of non-billable online training.
• Traveler’s permanent residence must be at least 100 miles from the hospital’s service area.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Respiratory Therapist license in Tennessee.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist with a minimum of 1 year of experience, including experience within the last year.
• Current AHA ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification.
• Current AHA PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) certification.

Certifications & Compliance

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification highly preferred but can be pending at start.
• Annual completion of Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement.
• Medication/Pharmacology competency exams as applicable.
• Color Blind Testing required.
• Background checks including SSN trace, education verification, and state-specific abuse registry.
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start.
• Physical exam required within 1 year of start.
• Drug screening (9-panel) within 14 days prior to start.
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray per facility requirements.
• Immunizations or titers required for MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella), Varicella, Hepatitis B.
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season.

Orientation & Onboarding Requirements

• Photo for badge must be submitted within 48 hours of contract signing (neutral background, no filters, no visible facial piercings/tattoos).
• Completion of facility-specific forms including respirator medical clearance and respirator medical evaluation questionnaire within 48 hours of contract signing.
• Respirator fit testing completed onsite; facial hair must comply with CDC guidelines for respirator use.
• Review and acknowledgment of facility dress code, smoking/tobacco use policy, contaminated sharps and body fluid exposure statement, influenza policy, and flu exemption procedures.

Additional Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required.
• References: Minimum of 2 references accepted; 3 preferred.
• Skills checklist required prior to start.
• Candidate must be prepared for a 16-hour orientation including online learning before starting clinical shifts.

This position is ideal for a Respiratory Therapist seeking a travel contract with night shifts in Tennessee, offering a structured orientation and a supportive work environment with flexible scheduling based on patient census.