Travel
Respiratory Therapist
Jackson, TN
Respiratory Therapist — Travel Contract | Jackson, TN
Shift: Days | 3x12-Hour (06:45–19:15)
Contract Duration: 13 weeks | Start Date: October 5, 2026
This Respiratory Therapist position is based in a facility serving a diverse patient population spanning adolescents, adults, pediatrics, and geriatrics. The role involves a broad range of respiratory care across multiple acuity levels within an interdisciplinary care environment.
Clinical Responsibilities:
- Administration of aerosolized medications via oral inhalation, EZPAP, IPPB, and MDI
- Chest physiotherapy (CPT) and incentive spirometry
- Oxygen therapy, CPAP/BiPAP therapy, and arteriocentesis
- Tracheostomy care and management, mechanical ventilation weaning
- Interpretation of arterial blood gases (ABGs)
- High-flow nasal cannula, intubation assistance, and airway management (oral and nasal)
Schedule & Coverage:
- Weekend and holiday coverage required
- No on-call obligations
- Floating may be expected
Requirements:
- Minimum 1 year of Respiratory Therapist experience
- Active RRT credential
- BLS and ACLS certifications required at time of submission
- Active Tennessee license or compact license required at time of submission
- Recent electronic health record experience (within the past 18 months) required and must be documented on your profile; candidates must pass a competency exam — one attempt only
- COVID-19 vaccine required (medical/religious exemptions considered); flu vaccine required with no exemptions
Vaccination: COVID-19 required (exemptions considered) | Flu vaccine required, no exemptions
Local candidates are welcome and considered at the same rate as travelers.
