Night Shift Respiratory Therapist - Sign-On Bonus

Ascension Health; Murfreesboro (TN); On-site; USD 4,327,000 - 6,034,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health coverage

Employer-matched retirement (403(b))

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement and growth

Employee assistance program

Parental leave and family benefits

Transportation savings

Job summary

Ascension is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for a full‑time night shift at AscensionSaint Thomas Rutherford in Murfreesboro, TN. You will lead clinical assessments, plan care, and deliver advanced respiratory therapies to stabilize patients during critical windows.

You’ll monitor patient status, communicate high-fidelity data, educate families, and participate in rapid emergency resuscitation. A sign-on bonus up to $15,000 accompanies this caring role.

Qualifications

• BLS certification required within 30 days of hire.
• Tennessee driver’s license required.
• Advanced Emergency Medical Tech credential or EMT-B required.

Responsibilities

• Lead Clinical Assessment and Care Planning to tailor plans of care.
• Deliver advanced respiratory modalities and ventilation therapies.
• Monitor patient conditions and communicate data for safe care transitions.
• Educate patients and families on conditions and recovery resources.
• Respond to emergencies with decisive respiratory interventions as part of the code team.

Skills

BLS certification

Clinical assessment

Ventilation management

Patient education

Emergency response

Education

HS diploma or equivalent

Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy

4 years relevant experience

Tools

Respiratory care equipment

Job description

Ascension is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for a full‑time night shift at AscensionSaint Thomas Rutherford in Murfreesboro, TN. You will lead clinical assessments, plan care, and deliver advanced respiratory therapies to stabilize patients during critical windows.

You’ll monitor patient status, communicate high-fidelity data, educate families, and participate in rapid emergency resuscitation. A sign-on bonus up to $15,000 accompanies this caring role.