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Travel Respiratory Therapist - Registered RT/RRT

American Traveler
Cookeville, TN Contractor
POSTED ON 7/24/2026 CLOSED ON 8/11/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Travel Respiratory Therapist - Registered RT/RRT position at American Traveler?

Assignment Overview

  • Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
  • Hours: 36 hrs/wk
  • Start Date: Aug 17, 2026
  • Length: 13 weeks
  • Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with at least 2 years of experience for a day shift position at a short-term acute care hospital in Tennessee.

Details

  • Short-term acute care hospital setting with 232 total staffed beds
  • Day shift schedule: 3x12-hour shifts, 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Rotating weekend requirement
  • Charting system: Paragon
  • No on-call requirement
  • No floating required
  • Free parking on-site

Requirements

  • Current TN or compact state license required (no pending licenses accepted)
  • Minimum 2 years of RRT experience
  • Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS
  • NRP preferred but not required
  • Must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible
  • Prior travel experience required; first-time travelers will not be considered
  • Driver's license and Social Security card required for consideration
  • License required if applicable

Additional Information

  • Nursery experience is preferred and would be beneficial to the department
  • NRP certification is preferred for candidates with nursery background
  • RTO requests are considered on a case-by-case basis
  • Smoke-free campus
  • Scrubs are provider's choice
  • Tattoos below the neck are permitted; inappropriate tattoos must be covered
  • Earrings in locations other than the ears must be removed
  • Flu and COVID vaccination declinations are accepted on a case-by-case basis
  • Travel pairs are welcome to apply

Benefits:

Health Insurance, 401K Plan

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