Travel Respiratory Therapy Technician in Knoxville, TN

Job Title

Respiratory Therapist (CRT/RRT) – Travel Contract, Nights

Location

Knoxville, TN | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | 13 Weeks | Night Shift (6:00 PM – 6:00 AM) | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Provide general respiratory care services across assigned patient care areas within a 176-bed facility
• Deliver and monitor respiratory therapy in ICU and ER settings
• Assess, treat, and manage patients with acute and chronic respiratory conditions
• Operate and document within a Cerner EMR system
• Maintain a patient ratio of approximately 45:1 and adhere to departmental protocols

Required Qualifications

• CRT or RRT credential required
• BLS certification required
• ACLS certification required
• PALS certification required
• NRP certification required
• Minimum 3–5+ years of respiratory therapy experience, including ICU and ER experience
• Must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Prior travel therapy experience in an acute care hospital setting
• Familiarity with Cerner EMR documentation
• Experience managing high-acuity patients in ICU or emergency environments

Why Join Us

• No on-call requirements and no floating — allowing for a consistent, focused work environment
• Opportunity to gain valuable experience in a well-established acute care facility with a defined 13-week engagement