Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) Travel Job – Acute-Care Hospital Contract in Jackson, Tennessee

Join an on-site hospital respiratory therapy team as a Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) in Jackson, Tennessee. This 13-week travel contract offers experienced respiratory therapists the opportunity to provide acute-care respiratory services across multiple age groups while collaborating with an interdisciplinary healthcare team in welcoming West Tennessee.

Travel Respiratory Therapist Job Details

• Job Title: Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
• Location: Jackson, Tennessee
• Healthcare Setting: Acute-care hospital respiratory therapy unit
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,480-$1,590
• Start Date: October 26, 2026
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks, ending January 25, 2027
• Schedule: 3 night shifts per week
• Shift Duration: 12-hour nights, 6:45 p.m. – 7:15 a.m.
• Hours: 36 hours per week
• Weekend and Holiday Coverage: Required
• On-Call: Not required
• Orientation: Approximately 36 hours

Registered Respiratory Therapist Job Requirements

• At least 1 year of recent respiratory therapy experience; travel respiratory therapist experience is preferred.
• Active Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential required; CRT credentials are not accepted.
• Active Tennessee respiratory therapist license or compact-state eligibility at the time of submission.
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications.
• Recent Epic experience within the past 18 months, clearly documented in the candidate profile.
• Ability to successfully complete the required Epic competency assessment.
• Clinical experience caring for adolescent, adult, pediatric, and geriatric patients is preferred.
• Flexibility to float as needed and work required weekends and holidays.

Respiratory Therapist Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory therapy services in an acute-care hospital environment.
• Administer aerosolized medications through oral inhalation, metered-dose inhalers, nebulizer treatments, and related delivery systems.
• Deliver and manage oxygen therapy, CPAP, BiPAP, high-flow nasal cannula, tracheostomy collar, T-piece, and other respiratory support modalities.
• Perform airway management activities, including oral and nasal suctioning, airway placement, tracheostomy care, and intubation assistance.
• Support mechanical ventilation management, including troubleshooting high-pressure alarms and assisting with ventilator weaning and extubation.
• Perform chest physiotherapy, incentive spirometry, EZPAP, IPPB, and other basic respiratory treatment therapies.
• Interpret arterial blood gases and assist with arterial blood sampling procedures.
• Collect sputum specimens and document respiratory assessments, treatments, and patient responses in Epic.
• Collaborate with nurses, providers, rapid response teams, and other clinical disciplines to promote safe, timely patient care.

Why Work in Jackson, Tennessee?

Jackson is a welcoming West Tennessee community with convenient access to outdoor recreation, local dining, and regional cultural attractions. This Tennessee respiratory therapy opportunity combines meaningful hospital-based care with a rewarding travel assignment.

Apply now to join the hospital respiratory therapy team as a Registered Respiratory Therapist in Jackson, Tennessee.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.