Travel Respiratory Therapy Technician in Cookeville, TN

Respiratory Therapy Technician
Location: Cookeville, TN
Agency: Concentric Healthcare Staffing
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Shift Information: 12 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Job Title

Respiratory Therapist – Respiratory/Neuro Diagnostics

Location

Cookeville, TN | Short Term Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Nights | 3x12-Hour Shifts (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM) | Rotating Weekends | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory therapy services within a short-term acute care setting, including assessment, treatment, and monitoring of patients with respiratory and neurological diagnostic needs
• Operate and manage respiratory equipment and ventilators in accordance with facility protocols
• Document patient care accurately using Paragon charting system
• Participate in rotating weekend coverage as scheduled
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary care teams to support patient outcomes across the department

Required Qualifications

• Active Tennessee Respiratory Therapist license in hand at time of submission (TN state license or compact license required; pending licenses not accepted)
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential required
• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Respiratory Therapist required; first-time travelers not accepted
• Current BLS , ACLS , and PALS certifications required
• Must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible

Preferred Experience / Skills

• NRP certification preferred (not required)
• Nursery experience preferred and would be beneficial to the department
• Familiarity with Paragon electronic charting system

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work in a 232-bed acute care facility with a structured night shift schedule and free on-site parking
• Travel pairs are welcome, and scrub color is provider's choice — offering flexibility and comfort in your work environment