Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - $1,416 to $1,616 per week in Knoxville, TN

Registered Respiratory Therapist
Location: Knoxville, TN
Agency: Jackson HealthPros
Pay: $1,416 to $1,616 per week
Shift Information: Nights - 3 days x 12 hours
Contract Duration: 12 Weeks
Start Date: 10/5/2026

About the Position

We’re hiring an experienced Respiratory Therapist for a local healthcare provider where you’ll be responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating the treatment, care, and needs of patients with breathing disorders

Minimum Requirements:

• Associate or bachelor’s degree from a Respiratory Therapy or Cardiopulmonary Science program
• Current state license in good standing with the State License Board
• One year experience as an RRT
• BLS certification
• ACLS certification
• PALS certification
• NRP certification
• PICU/ER experience
• General respiratory care experience
• 3-5+ years experience

Assignment Details

• Shift hours: 1800-0600.
• No call.
• No floating.
• Holiday availability required.
• EMR: Cerner.
• Scrubs: Navy blue.

Apply now and one of our recruiters will reach out with the details to see if this is the right fit for you.

Benefits Designed for Travelers

We deeply value your commitment to improving the lives of others, that’s why we offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package starting your first day.

• Weekly, On-Time Pay because that's how it should be
• Full Medical Benefits & 401k Matching Plan
• 24/7 Recruiter: Your main point of contact available by text, phone or email
• Competitive Referral Bonuses
• 100% Paid Housing Available
• Travel & License Reimbursement

Impacting Patient Care Nationwide

As a health professional with Jackson HealthPros, you get the flexibility, stability and growth you need with the satisfaction of impacting communities nationwide. Choose from a variety of career options including direct hire, temp-to-hire, and travel contracts in cities coast to coast. Get full-time pay, benefits, and relocation assistance (at no cost to you) in travel contracts that give you the freedom to explore, with the stability of a full-time job. Find your perfect match with ProVenture, our AI enhanced career app designed for health professionals.

Location Highlights

Knoxville offers access to both urban amenities and outdoor recreation. Downtown Knoxville includes Market Square and the Old City, while the University of Tennessee campus sits just minutes from the city center. Great Smoky Mountains National Park is about 35 miles away, and Ijams Nature Center provides trails, rock formations, and river access within the city. The Tennessee River runs through Knoxville, and Worlds Fair Park features the Sunsphere and event spaces near downtown. McGhee Tyson Airport is located about 12 miles south of downtown, and the city offers a mix of walkable districts, waterfront areas, and nearby mountain destinations.

EEO Statement

Jackson Healthcare and its family of companies are an EEO/AA Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all of our associates.