Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist - $1,731 per week

Focus Staff; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance Coverage

401K matching

Licensing reimbursement

Job summary

Focus Staff is seeking a travel Respiratory Therapist (RRT) for a contract assignment in Knoxville, Tennessee. The role requires 36 hours per week with 12-hour shifts and a 13-week duration.

You will join the respiratory care team, providing patient-focused care, collaborating with physicians and nurses, and supporting the hospital's COVID-19 response. Travel experience is preferred and licensing reimbursement is offered.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Respiratory Therapist.
• Maintain current CPR or BCLS certification.
• ACLS, PALS, NALS, or NRP preferred

Responsibilities

• Evaluating patient and recommends a treatment plan
• Providing respiratory care to patients with critical and complex medical and surgical conditionsPerforming insertion and removal of endotracheal tubes
• Performing timely and accurate documentation
• Promoting continuous quality improvement
• Teaching and counseling patients/families

Skills

RRT experience

CPR/BCLS certification

Excellent communication

Job description

Job Summary

Focus Staff is seeking a travel Registered Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in Knoxville, Tennessee.

• Specialty: Registered Respiratory Therapist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Start Date: 11/09/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Details

We currently have a client in Knoxville, TN looking for a traveling Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to help provide quality patient care during the COVID‑19 crisis. As a member of the Respiratory Team, you will develop and ensure the patient plan of care in collaboration with physicians, registered nurses, and other therapists. Ask your recruiter if this job qualifies as a crisis rate.

Contract Assignment – 13 Weeks (Temporary)

Shift – 3x12 Days

Rewards

• Pay depends on location and experience.
• We are offering a very competitive package to the right Respiratory Therapist.
• Health Insurance Coverage
• 401K matching
• New licensing reimbursement
• Job staffing in all 50 states

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Repertory Therapist
• Maintain current CPR or BCLS certification.
• BCLS, ACLS, PALS, NALS, or NRP preferred
• Excellent communication skills with the staff, physicians, patients and families

Work Experience

At least 2 years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Evaluating patient and recommends a treatment plan
• Providing respiratory care to patients with critical and complex medical and surgical conditionsPerforming insertion and removal of endotracheal tubes
• Performing timely and accurate documentation
• Promoting continuous quality improvement
• Teaching and counseling patients/families

Job Type & Location

Job Type: Contract/Temporary/Travel

Location: Knoxville, TN

Focus Staff Job ID #a0xVt00000YIhULIA1. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax‑free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RRT - Respiratory Therapist

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About Focus Staff

Your Journey, Our Focus. Travel Confidently, Care Boldly with Focus Staff.

At Focus Staff, we’re here to make your travel healthcare career rewarding, seamless, and stress‑free.

Whether you’re a travel nurse, therapist, or allied health professional, we take care of the details so you can focus on what you do best — caring for others. Our mission is simple: to help healthcare heroes like you thrive, no matter where your journey takes you.

With thousands of job opportunities across all 50 states, our dedicated recruiters work closely with you to match you to the right assignment, based on what matters most to you—pay, location, benefits, or career growth.

From day one, you’ll enjoy premium benefits like medical coverage that bridges between assignments, 401K matching, travel and licensing reimbursements, and personalized housing support. Plus, our team is here for you 24/7, with clinical support available whenever you need guidance or backup.

At Focus Staff, we believe in making every assignment a smooth, comfortable, and empowering experience. Let’s make your next adventure your best one yet.