Travel Respiratory Therapist - Registered RT/RRT

Travel Respiratory Therapist - Registered RT/RRTAmerican TravelerDyersburg, Tennessee, United StatesPosition ID: P-783588Position status: OpenAssignment type: travelShift: DaysLength (weeks): 13Openings: 1Start date: 2026-11-30$1,773.95/week (estimated advertised weekly pay)DescriptionAmerican Traveler is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with 5+ years of experience for a hospital day shift position caring for patients across the lifespan.DetailsWork in a busy hospital Respiratory Therapy departmentCare for patients across the lifespan, from neonates through geriatricsDay shift, 12-hour shifts from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM, 3x12 scheduleWeekend and holiday rotation requiredNo on-call requirementTravelers expected to float unless otherwise statedEpic EMR experience requiredRequirementsMust be a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT); CRTs will not be acceptedActive Tennessee or compact RT license required (license required if applicable)BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NRP certifications requiredMinimum 5 years of Respiratory Therapy experience requiredEpic experience within the last 18 months required, including documentation of where Epic was utilizedMust pass Epic competency exam prior to startCandidates requiring fit testing must be clean-shavenInterview required prior to offerAdditional InformationPerform intubations across the neonatal through geriatric patient populationPerform arterial blood gas (ABG) procedures, including arterial puncture and analysisManage ventilators, CPAP, and BiPAP, including weaning from mechanical ventilation and troubleshooting high pressure alarmsProvide airway management including intubation assist, extubation, and oral/nasal suctioningAssist in high-risk deliveries and provide neonatal/pediatric respiratory care including umbilical blood gasesCollaborate with an interdisciplinary team to provide safe, effective patient careFlu vaccination required; declinations and medical/religious exemptions not acceptedLocal candidates accepted at the same rateNo block scheduling or special schedule requests accommodatedHours per week: 36Hours per shift: 12