Respiratory Therapist
Compensation
Pay not disclosed
- Employment & setting
- Full-Time
- Call expectations
- Not specified
- Weekends
- Not specified
Job description
Join Ascension as a Respiratory Therapist – Night Shift, Full-Time in Nashville, TN, US.
Benefits & Compensation
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Various health insurance options & wellness plans
- Retirement benefits including employer match plans
- Long-term & short-term disability
- Employee assistance programs (EAP)
- Parental leave & adoption assistance
- Tuition reimbursement
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- Night or evening shifts may be required.
Apply to join Ascension as a Respiratory Therapist – Night Shift, Full-Time.
Key Responsibilities
The Respiratory Therapist will assess patient needs to implement precise respiratory care plans and manage high-level respiratory equipment. They will also serve as a core member of the emergency resuscitation team and provide education to patients and their families.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a BLS provider certification, NBRC registration, and a Tennessee Board of Respiratory Care credential. Educational requirements include a high school diploma with 2 years of experience, an associate/technical degree, or 4 years of relevant experience.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Respiratory Therapy Career Context
Of the 50 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 40% have no call, 32% require no weekends.
Respiratory Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
The cost-of-living index for Tennessee is 91.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 58.6% of Tennessee clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Location & Logistics
Tennessee has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
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