Travel Respiratory Therapist - Registered RT/RRT

Travel Respiratory Therapist - Registered RT/RRTAmerican TravelerCarthage, Tennessee, United StatesPosition status: OpenAssignment type: travelShift: DaysLength (weeks): 13Openings: 1Start date: 2026-11-02$1,820.92/week (estimated advertised weekly pay)DescriptionAmerican Traveler is seeking a Respiratory Therapist (RRT) for a critical access hospital setting, requiring 1+ years of experience and the ability to work independently as the sole RT on shift.DetailsCritical access hospital with 25 bedsRespiratory Therapy department serving patients of all ages6 on - 8 off schedule, shift from 6:45 AM to 7:15 PMWeekend coverage every other weekend or as neededCall requirements as neededFloating as neededUses Bipap/Cpap, Ventilators, and Vapotherm equipmentMeditech EMR usedRequirementsCurrent RRT certification required (license required if applicable)BLS, ACLS, NRP, and PALS certifications requiredMinimum 1 year of experience requiredExperience in ER and Critical Care settings requiredAbility to work independently in a critical access hospital settingComfortable being the only RT on shiftStrong critical thinking and problem-solving skillsAdditional InformationServes as the primary respiratory therapist providing independent care across all patient age groupsProfessional demeanor expectedScrubs of any color permitted; casual wear not acceptableCandidates must reside 60 miles or greater from the facility to be considered for travel assignmentNot eligible if previously employed as permanent staff at any LifePoint facility within the last 12 monthsCannot be employed elsewhere on a full-time basis while on assignmentHours per week: 36Hours per shift: 12