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Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) Travel Contract in Jackson, Mississippi

Join a 13-week hospital travel assignment as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) in Jackson, MS. This night-shift respiratory therapy job is ideal for an experienced respiratory care professional skilled in mechanical ventilation, airway management, and complex patient care. Jackson, the capital of Mississippi, offers a welcoming Southern atmosphere, rich cultural history, diverse dining, and convenient access to regional outdoor destinations.

Travel Respiratory Therapist Job Details

• Location: Jackson, Mississippi
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,480–$1,590
• Assignment Length: 13 weeks
• Start Date: November 9, 2026
• Shift: 12-hour night shifts
• Schedule: 7-on/7-off rotation as assigned
• Hours: Approximately 36 hours per week
• Healthcare Setting: Hospital respiratory care
• Position Type: Travel respiratory therapy contract

Registered Respiratory Therapist Job Requirements

• Minimum of 1 year of professional respiratory therapy experience
• Current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) license and credentials required for practice in Mississippi
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications, or the ability to obtain and maintain them as required
• Demonstrated competency with invasive and non-invasive ventilation, oxygen delivery systems, nebulizer treatments, suctioning, and airway management
• Ability to assess patients, develop or recommend appropriate respiratory treatment plans, and work with minimal supervision
• Strong communication, clinical documentation, critical-thinking, and multidisciplinary collaboration skills
• Ability to work overnight shifts and participate in patient transport as medically indicated

Respiratory Therapist Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients and provide prescribed respiratory treatments in accordance with professional standards and facility policies
• Operate, monitor, and maintain invasive and non-invasive mechanical ventilation equipment
• Administer oxygen, aerosol, nebulizer, humidification, and ventilation therapies
• Perform airway care, suctioning, chest physiotherapy, tracheostomy care, and endotracheal tube insertion or removal within scope and policy
• Support respiratory procedures such as bronchoscopy, percutaneous tracheostomy, chest tube placement, and related interventions
• Perform oximetry, capnography, arterial punctures, pulmonary function studies, 12-lead EKGs, and basic arrhythmia recognition as assigned
• Provide patient and family education regarding respiratory treatments, equipment, and discharge needs
• Respond to cardiopulmonary emergencies and perform resuscitation in accordance with BLS and ACLS guidelines
• Communicate effectively with physicians and interdisciplinary care teams regarding treatment effectiveness and patient progress
• Document assessments, treatments, patient responses, test results, equipment checks, and shift-to-shift handoffs accurately
• Assist with patient transport, respiratory equipment maintenance, quality control activities, and other respiratory care duties as assigned

Apply now for this Registered Respiratory Therapist travel opportunity in Jackson, Mississippi, and join a hospital respiratory care team supporting complex patients.

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.