RRT - NICU Registered Respiratory Therapist

Details Department: Respiratory ServicesSchedule: PRN, Day Shift. Plans Available - 3, 6 or 10 Shifts Within 6 WeeksHospital: Ascension Saint Thomas MidtownLocation: Nashville, TNJoin our Level III NICU team and care for our tiniest patients! Perform critical respiratory therapies, support high-risk deliveries, and collaborate with providers and nurses to ensure the best outcomes. NICU Respiratory Therapists are also trained for neonatal transport, delivering specialized care when it matters most.Benefits Retirement: 403(b) planWell-being support: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resourcesBenefit options and eligibility vary by position, scheduled hours and location. Benefits are subject to change at any time. Your recruiter will provide the most up-to-date details during the hiring process.Responsibilities Provide evaluation of and care for patients with respiratory insufficiencies.Assess patient for appropriate type and frequency of treatment and develop a plan of care based on diagnosis.Implement and monitor patient care plan and equipment.Monitor, record and communicate patient condition.Perform advanced respiratory care modalities.Evaluate respiratory practice, administration of medications, and treatment based on patient outcome.Educate the patient and family about the health condition and provide information about community support groups and other available programs.Respond to emergency resuscitation team code.Requirements Licensure / Certification / Registration:BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American HeartAssociation or American Red Cross accepted.Respiratory Therapist specializing in Registered credentialed from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) obtained within 6 Months (180 days) of hire date or job transfer date required.Respiratory Therapist credentialed from the Tennessee Board of Respiratory Care obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.Education:High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.Additional Preferences Preferred 2-3 years of prior direct NICU care experience as a Respiratory Therapist in a hospital setting.

Created: 2026-02-06