Registered Respiratory Therapist
Cookeville, TN
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights
$1,885/weekOverview
- Start Date11/02/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 weeks
- Facility InformationShort Term Acute Care243 beds
- SettingHospital
Pay
Description
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
- Hours: 36 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Nov 2, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 2
Description
American Traveler is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with at least 2 years of experience for a night shift position at a short-term acute care facility.
Details
- Short-term acute care facility with 232 staffed beds
- Night shift, 3x12 hour schedule from 19:00 to 7:00
- Rotating weekend requirement
- No on-call requirement
- No floating required
- No block scheduling accommodations
- Uses Paragon charting system
Requirements
- Minimum 2 years of experience required
- BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications required
- NRP certification preferred
- Nursery experience preferred
- TN or compact license required if applicable
- First-time travelers not accepted
Additional Information
- Smoke-free campus
- Tattoos below the neck permitted if not inappropriate and covered as needed
- Earrings other than in ears must be removed
- Flu/COVID declinations accepted on a case-by-case basis
- Scrub color is provider's choice
- Free parking available
- RTO requests considered on a case-by-case basis
- Local candidates not accepted; must live outside a 50-mile radius of the facility
Facility
Cookeville Regional Medical Center
1 nurse recommends working with Cookeville Regional Medical Center
Pros
Many travelers; regular staff very helpful; busy ER with EMS coming from multiple counties; 4:1 with dedicated charge, flow coordinator, and float staff. ED is split into in 3 sections, each with tech and secretary. responsive Security. Designated psych nurses/sitters and transportation techs for radiology and admissions.
Cons
EMR is Paragon till end of year. EPIC coming in FEBRUARY!!!
- Short Term Acute Care
- 243 beds
Employer
American Traveler
85 nurses recommend working with American Traveler
Pros
Savannah was truly perfect. Knowledgeable, responsive, caring, informative, and honest. I didn’t feel like I was apart of a sales scheme. She truly put me at ease during the process. I felt like she had my back and would work to find me what I was looking for. I look forward to working with American Traveler in the future.
Cons
No cons
Recommends working with American Traveler
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With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.
With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.
American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.
With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.
Cookeville, TN
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