Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist - $1,774 per week

American Traveler; Jackson (TN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

American Traveler is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) for a 13-week travel assignment in Jackson, Tennessee, with 3x12-hour night shifts.

Requirements include RRT certification, BLS/ACLS, and Epic EMR experience within the last 18 months. At least 1 year of experience and travel experience preferred. Local candidates accepted at the same rate.

Qualifications

• RRT certification required; CRT not accepted.
• BLS and ACLS certifications required.
• Epic experience within last 18 months and must be detailed on profile.
• Minimum 1 year of experience; travel experience preferred.
• Night shift experience in hospital setting is common for this role.

Responsibilities

• Provide care across adult critical care and pediatric settings.
• Administer aerosolized medications, oxygen therapy, and airway suctioning.
• Ventilator management including BiPAP/CPAP, alarm troubleshooting and weaning from ventilation.
• Airway management including intubation assist and extubation.
• Interpret arterial blood gases to guide treatment.
• Perform Epic EMR documentation and related tasks.

Skills

Epic experience

ABG interpretation

Ventilator management

Airway management

Pediatric care

Education

RRT certification

Respiratory Therapist license

Tools

Epic EMR

Job description

American Traveler is seeking a travel Registered Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in Jackson, Tennessee.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Registered Respiratory Therapist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Start Date: 10/12/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Oct 12, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) for a night shift hospital position requiring at least 1 year of experience and recent Epic charting experience.

Details

• 13-week night shift assignment, 3x12-hour shifts from 18:45 to 07:15
• Weekend and holiday coverage required, including Thanksgiving and Christmas or Christmas Eve
• No on-call requirements
• Adult critical care and pediatric patient populations
• Performs aerosolized medication administration, EZPAP, IPPB, MDI, CPT, incentive spirometry, oxygen therapy, CPAP/BiPAP therapy, and arteriocentesis
• Ventilator management including BiPAP, CPAP, flow-by, alarm troubleshooting, and weaning from mechanical ventilation
• Airway management including intubation assist, extubation, and oral/nasal suctioning
• Epic EMR experience required
• Floating expected unless otherwise stated
• Locals accepted at the same rate

Requirements

• RRT certification required; CRT not accepted
• BLS and ACLS certifications required
• License required if applicable
• Minimum 1 year of experience required
• Travel experience preferred
• Epic experience within the last 18 months required and must be detailed on profile
• Teaching hospital experience preferred
• Interpretation of arterial blood gases (ABGs)
• Must pass Epic competency exam prior to start
• Candidates requiring fit testing must be clean-shaven
• Two supervisory references required for consideration

Additional Information

• Administer a range of respiratory therapies including nebulizer treatments, oxygen therapy, and airway suctioning
• Provide care across adult critical care and pediatric settings
• Collect sputum specimens and manage tracheostomy care
• Perform arterial blood gas interpretation to guide treatment
• Return travelers should indicate prior assignment history for staffing approval
• No block scheduling or special schedule requests will be accommodated

American Traveler Job ID #P-755207. 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 Respiratory Therapist - Registered RT/RRT

About American Traveler

With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.

With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.

American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.

With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.