Registered Respiratory Therapist
Jackson, TN
Nightingale Nurses - Allied
3x12 hrs, Nights
$1,641/weekOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 weeks
- Facility InformationShort Term Acute Care635 beds
Pay
- Estimated taxable pay$648/week
- Estimated non-taxable stipends$993/week
Description
• Location: Jackson, TN
• Start Date: 10/12/2026
• Contract: 13 weeks
• Positions: 2
• Shift: Nights, 3x12s (6:45 PM–7:15 AM)
• Experience: 1 year required; Tier 2 generally requires 2 years unless job description states otherwise
• Travel Experience: Preferred/required by posting
• Certification: RRT, BLS, ACLS — CRTs not accepted
• License: Active TN or Compact license required at submission
• Specialty: Adult Critical Care & Pediatrics
• Charting: Epic required
• Epic Experience: Must be within the last 18 months per job overview; Tier 2 says within 12 months — must be clearly documented on profile
• Epic Competency: Must pass Epic test; only 1 attempt allowed
• Skills: Ventilator management, BiPAP/CPAP, HFNC, airway management, suctioning, trach care, extubation/intubation assist, aerosolized medications, oxygen therapy and ABG interpretation
• Weekend: Every other weekend
• Holidays: Required — Thanksgiving day or day after, and Christmas Eve or Christmas Day
• Call: Not required
• Block Scheduling: Not allowed
• Float: Expected unless otherwise stated
• RTO: Must be disclosed at submission; no additional RTO after submission
• Patient Population: Adolescents, adults, pediatrics & geriatrics
• Local Candidates: Accepted at the same rate
• References: 2 supervisory references required at submission
• COVID Vaccine: Required; medical/religious exemptions allowed
• Flu Vaccine: Required, no exemptions
• Orientation: 36 hours listed; additional 10 hours may be added if Epic test-out is unsuccessful
Facility
Jackson-Madison County General Hospital
1 nurse recommends working with Jackson-Madison County General Hospital

- Short Term Acute Care
- 635 beds
Employer
Nightingale Nurses - Allied
4 nurses recommend working with Nightingale Nurses - Allied
About Jackson, TN
As a Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist in Jackson, TN here's what you should know:- The cost of living in Jackson, TN is lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.
- The average high in summer is around 90°F, and the average low in winter is around 30°F.
- Short term rentals are available in Jackson, TN and can be found with relative ease.
- Jackson is car-friendly with easy access to parking.
- Public transportation options are limited.
- Jackson has a diverse population with a mix of age ranges.
- Common health issues may include allergies and asthma due to seasonal pollen.
- There is a growing population of travel nurses in the area.
- Jackson offers a variety of restaurants, live music venues, and cultural events.
- Outdoor activities such as hiking, fishing, and boating are popular in the surrounding areas.
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