RRT
Knoxville, TN
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Oct 5, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with adult critical care and ED experience for a night shift position requiring ACLS, BLS, and TN state licensure.

Details

• Work in the Respiratory/Neuro Diagnostics (RRT) department
• Adult critical care and emergency department patient population
• Performs nebulized medication therapy including AeroEclipse and Aerobika flutter valves
• Performs chest percussion and bedside parameters (FVC/NIF) for neuro population
• Utilizes V60 BiPAP and Comfort Flow Heated High Flow Nasal Cannula systems
• Operates transport ventilators and Puritan Bennett 980 ventilators
• Assists with Glidescope intubation and bronchoscopy procedures, including bedside bronchoscopies
• Assists with percutaneous tracheostomy procedures
• Uses Radiometer ABL 90 Flex analyzers
• Administers nebulized Epoprostenol and HeliOx services
• Night shift schedule with 3x12 hour shifts from 19:00 to 7:30
• 13-week assignment length
• Floating is conducted in accordance with facility policy and clinical experience of the worker

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of experience required
• Adult critical care and emergency department work setting experience required
• Active RRT certification required
• ACLS and BLS certifications required
• TN state license required if applicable
• NRP and PALS certifications preferred
• Cerner charting experience preferred but not required
• Skilled in ventilator management, BiPAP, and CPAP
• Skilled in arterial punctures and drawing/interpreting arterial blood gases (ABGs)
• Experience with nebulizer therapy including hand held, T-piece, and trach collar methods
• Experience with oxygen therapy and high flow nasal cannula (HFNC)
• Experience with pulmonary function testing and bronchoscopy patient care
• Experience with in-hospital patient transport

Additional Information

• Provide respiratory care services to adult critical care and emergency department patients
• Complete orientation and annual training modules as required by the facility
• Candidates who previously worked as permanent staff at this campus cannot return within 24 months, though they may work at another campus within the health system after 12 months
• Related or married travel team members cannot be assigned to the same unit
• Time off requests are not accommodated during major holidays or holiday weeks
• Certifications and licensure must not expire within 45 days of the assignment start date
• Candidates must reside more than 75 miles from the facility for travel rate eligibility
• Local candidates may be considered at a reduced rate