Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Category Respiratory - Registered Respiratory Therapist Job Type Travel Nestled in the scenic embrace of northeastern Tennessee, Elizabethton offers a vibrant backdrop for the next step in your respiratory therapy career. Known for its charming downtown, historic landmarks, and access to numerous outdoor adventures, this location ensures that your off-hours can be as rewarding as your professional shifts. Travelers here enjoy dynamic small-town living alongside the natural beauty of mountain trails, rivers, and renowned parks. As a Registered Respiratory Therapist in a critical illness and rehabilitation setting, you'll be exposed to a variety of patients and clinical challenges. This environment provides excellent opportunities to broaden your experience, refine your therapeutic skills, and collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams employing diverse approaches to patient care. Each day brings fresh opportunities to learn advanced respiratory techniques, sharpen leadership abilities, and add highly marketable experience to your resume.

Key Responsibilities:

Deliver intensive respiratory care and supervise patient transport to and from the facility. Develop, evaluate, and recommend customized respiratory treatment plans. Educate patients and families on therapies, equipment use, and post-discharge care. Administer physician-prescribed treatments, including invasive and non-invasive ventilation, oxygen therapy, and aerosolized medication. Perform chest physiotherapy, suctioning, oximetry, capnography, and review chest x-rays. Conduct and interpret 12-lead EKGs and basic arrhythmias. Assist in pulmonary function testing and bronchoscopic procedures. Oversee tracheostomy and endotracheal tube management, including emergent interventions. Carry out arterial punctures and analyze respiratory lab results. Maintain comprehensive patient records and ensure accurate charge entry. Communicate vital treatment updates during shift changes and work closely with physicians.

Preferred Qualifications:

Active RRT license in Tennessee. Current BLS and ACLS certifications. At least one year of critical care or acute hospital experience. Strong clinical judgment, adaptability, and commitment to patient-centered care.

Travel Professionals Enjoy:

Tax-advantaged stipends for housing and meals. Premium pay rates and travel assistance for seamless relocation. Comprehensive healthcare coverage and 401(k) participation for peace of mind. Unmatched job security with opportunities to grow your clinical portfolio. Unlock the next level of your respiratory therapy journey while exploring all that Elizabethton and its beautiful surroundings have to offer. Take the leap—submit your application today to begin a rewarding travel assignment! Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled