Respiratory Therapy RRT Peds - PRN -Shift Varies

Marshall Medical Centers; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Huntsville Hospital Health System is seeking a pediatric critical care nurse to provide care across pediatric ICU, step-down, and general care areas. The role emphasizes high-stakes ventilatory support, rapid task switching, and coordination with multidisciplinary teams.

Candidates should demonstrate strong communication skills and the ability to perform bronchial hygiene, oxygen therapy, respiratory diagnostics, and all levels of mechanical ventilation.

Qualifications

• HS/GED required; licensed by ASBRT and NBRC or NBRC NPS credentialed.
• PALS and NRP certification preferred; mandatory within one year of hire.
• BLS preferred; required within orientation, not later than 90 days; ACLS preferred.

Skills

Communication

Ventilation support

Bronchial hygiene

Oxygen therapy

Mechanical ventilation

Education

HS/GED

NBRC Neonatal/Pediatric Specialist (NPS) credential

Job description

Overview

This position represents patient care directed toward pediatric critical care areas; step down areas, and general care areas

Qualifications

Education/Licensure/Certifications:HS/GED Required. Must be licensed by the ASBRT and registered by the NBRC or credentialed as a Neonatal/Pediatric Specialist (NPS) by the NBRC. Certification of PALS and NRP are preferred for all applicants and are mandatory within one year. Certification of BLS is preferred for hire processes and required within the orientation period, not to exceed 90 days of hire or transfer. Certification of ACLS is preferred.

Experience:Clinical experience obtained while attending Respiratory program and will be able to function in critical settings including initiation, and support of, mechanical ventilation. Additional experience relating to intubation and pediatric transport competencies are preferred upon hire.

Additional Skills/Abilities:Must have excellent communication skills with the ability to work in a fast paced environment, requiring prioritizing and changing tasks frequently and quickly. Must have the ability to perform and recommend procedures in all areas of bronchial hygiene, oxygen therapy, respiratory diagnostic procedures, and all levels of mechanical ventilation.

About Us

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At Huntsville Hospital, Huntsville Hospital for Women & Children and Madison Hospital, you’ll find meaningful work, supportive teams and opportunities to grow within a locally governed, nonprofit health system committed to the communities we serve. Our workplace culture has earned national recognition, including Newsweek’s America’s Greatest Workplaces in Health Care 2026 and Forbes’ America’s Best-in-State Employers 2025. Huntsville Hospital is the region’s primary referral center for advanced and specialty care, home to a specialized Orthopedic & Spine Tower, a Level III Regional Neonatal ICU and North Alabama’s Level I Trauma Center. Together, our three Madison County hospitals have 971 licensed beds and offer career opportunities across a wide range of specialties and care settings. Employees have access to continuing education, Shared Governance, Clinical Ladder, Nurse Residency, tuition assistance, child care, wellness resources, an on-site employee pharmacy and health clinic, and more. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and a partner in the U.S. Army Partnership for Your Success (PaYS) Program.

Huntsville Hospital Benefits:

We are committed to providing competitive benefits. Our benefits package for eligible employees includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, flexible spending; short term and long term disability; several retirement account options with 401Korganization match; nurse residency program; tuition assistance; student loan reimbursement; On-site training and education opportunities; Employee Discountsto phone providers, local restaurants, tickets to shows, apartment application and much more!

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