Travel Pediatric Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - Respiratory & Neuro Diagnostics Job at HonorVet Technologies, Memphis, TN

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  • HonorVet Technologies
  • Memphis, TN

Job Description

Job Description

HonorVet Technologies is seeking a travel Pediatric Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in Memphis, Tennessee.

Job Description & Requirements
  • Specialty: Pediatric Respiratory Therapist
  • Discipline: Allied Health Professional
  • Start Date: 12/01/2025
  • Duration: 13 weeks
  • 36 hours per week
  • Shift: 12 hours, days
  • Employment Type: Travel

Unit Description – Pediatric Respiratory Therapy Department

Type of Unit:

  • Specialized Pediatric Respiratory Therapy unit providing acute and critical respiratory care to neonates, infants, children, and adolescents.
  • Located within a Level I Pediatric Trauma Center offering advanced respiratory and critical care services.

Patient Population:

  • Pediatric patients with respiratory distress, asthma, bronchiolitis, pneumonia, ARDS, cystic fibrosis, congenital heart defects, and post-operative respiratory support needs .
  • Includes PICU, NICU, pediatric med-surg, and emergency department coverage.

Shift & Schedule:

  • Night Shift: 3x12-hour shifts (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM)
  • Start Date: 12/01/2025 | Contract Duration: 13 weeks
  • On-Call: May be required
  • Weekends: As needed (weekend block may be considered)
  • Block Schedule: Not available
  • Orientation: 16 hours (non-billable)

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Provide comprehensive respiratory care to pediatric and neonatal patients under physician supervision.
  • Perform and interpret arterial blood gas (ABG) analysis , adjust ventilator settings, and manage airway support devices.
  • Initiate and monitor mechanical ventilation , CPAP, BiPAP, and high-flow nasal cannula therapy.
  • Administer and monitor bronchodilators, mucolytics, and aerosolized medications .
  • Assist in intubations, extubations, and transport of ventilated patients within the facility.
  • Perform nebulizer treatments, airway clearance techniques, chest physiotherapy, and oxygen therapy .
  • Provide emergency response support during pediatric codes and rapid response activations.
  • Document all assessments, interventions, and outcomes accurately in the facility’s charting system.

Skills & Procedures:

  • Pediatric and neonatal ventilator management (Servo, Hamilton, or Dräger systems)
  • CPAP/BiPAP/High Flow Nasal Cannula setup and monitoring
  • Suctioning (ETT, nasotracheal, and oral)
  • Tracheostomy care and decannulation support
  • Blood gas sampling and analysis
  • Airway management during transport and procedures
  • Pediatric oxygen titration and humidification systems
  • Equipment troubleshooting and infection prevention protocols

Certifications Required:

  • Active TN RRT License (Registered Respiratory Therapist) CRT not accepted
  • BLS and PALS (AHA)
  • TN State License required at submission

Experience Requirements:

  • Minimum 2 years of Pediatric Respiratory Therapy experience required
  • Travel experience required ; first-time travelers not accepted
  • Pediatric critical care and NICU/PICU experience highly preferred

Systems & Equipment:

  • Charting System: Epic or equivalent
  • Ventilator Platforms: Servo-i, Hamilton, Dräger, and V60
  • Monitoring Systems: GE, Philips IntelliVue
  • Medication System: Pyxis

Facility Support Services:

  • 24/7 access to pediatric intensivists, respiratory physicians, anesthesia, and emergency teams
  • Interdisciplinary collaboration with PICU, NICU, and Emergency Department units

Facility Details:

  • Location: 848 Adams Ave, Memphis, TN 38103
  • Facility Type: Children’s Hospital | Level I Pediatric Trauma Center
  • System: Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare
  • Flu Vaccine: Required (No exemptions) | COVID Vaccine: Not required
  • Local Rule: No locals within 100 miles
  • License Compliance: Must meet TN licensure requirements
About HonorVet Technologies

HonorVet Technologies: Pioneering Purpose, Empowering Heroes

Founded in 2015, HonorVet Technologies stands as a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) , proudly certified by NaVOBA and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs . Our mission goes beyond staffing—we are committed to transforming lives by addressing the critical unemployment challenges faced by veterans.

As a Joint Commission-certified clinical staffing agency , we deliver unmatched expertise in placing top-tier healthcare professionals—RNs, LPNs/LVNs, CNAs/CMAs, and NPs—across diverse facilities, including hospitals, clinics, rehabilitation centers, old-age homes, schools, correctional facilities, and more.

At HonorVet, we don't just fill roles; we bridge gaps, uplift communities, and honor the ones who served.

Benefits
  • Vision benefits
  • License and certification reimbursement
  • Continuing Education
  • Medical benefits
  • Wellness and fitness programs
  • Dental benefits
  • Guaranteed Hours
  • Mileage reimbursement
  • Referral bonus
  • Bereavement
  • Holiday Pay
  • Sick pay
  • Retention bonus

Job Tags

16 hours, Contract work, Local area, Shift work, Night shift, Weekend work,

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