Hospital | RRT | 13-Week Travel Contract – Knoxville, TN
Compensation
$1,520.00 - 1,640.00/week
Hospital RRT Details
Location
Address : Knoxville, TN, 37916
Job Description
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) Travel Job in Knoxville, Tennessee
Join a hospital-based respiratory care team as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) in Knoxville, Tennessee. This 13-week travel respiratory therapy assignment offers a consistent day-shift schedule and the opportunity to provide advanced respiratory support in a vibrant East Tennessee community known for its welcoming atmosphere, scenic riverfront, lively downtown, and easy access to the Great Smoky Mountains.
Travel Respiratory Therapist Job Details
- Location: Knoxville, Tennessee
- Assignment Type: 13-week travel respiratory therapist assignment
- Start Date: November 9, 2026
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,520–$1,640
- Schedule: 3 shifts per week, 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12-hour day shifts, approximately 5:53 a.m. to 6:23 p.m.
- Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
- Work Setting: On-site hospital respiratory care
Registered Respiratory Therapist Qualifications
- At least 1 year of professional respiratory therapy experience
- Current Respiratory Therapist credential and authorization to practice in Tennessee
- Current BLS and ACLS certification
- Proficiency with invasive and non-invasive mechanical ventilation
- Ability to perform respiratory assessments, airway management, arterial puncture, suctioning, and cardiopulmonary monitoring
- Strong clinical judgment, communication skills, and the ability to work effectively with minimal supervision
Respiratory Therapist Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive respiratory care and evaluate patients to recommend appropriate treatment plans
- Administer prescribed oxygen, aerosol, nebulizer, humidification, and ventilation therapies
- Operate, monitor, and maintain invasive and non-invasive ventilatory equipment, including completing equipment setup and self-tests
- Perform suctioning, chest physiotherapy, tracheostomy care, airway management, and endotracheal tube insertion or removal according to policy
- Conduct oximetry, capnography, pulmonary function testing, arterial blood sampling, and basic arrhythmia recognition
- Assist with respiratory-related procedures such as bronchoscopy, percutaneous tracheostomy, and chest tube placement
- Perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation in accordance with BLS and ACLS guidelines
- Educate patients regarding treatments, equipment, and discharge needs
- Document assessments, treatments, patient responses, charges, and test results accurately in the medical record
- Collaborate with physicians and the interdisciplinary care team and provide thorough shift-to-shift handoff communication
Apply now for this Registered Respiratory Therapist travel assignment in Knoxville, Tennessee, and join a hospital respiratory care team serving patients who need advanced respiratory support.
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.
Equal Opportunity
GHR Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business need without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.