Travel Respiratory Therapist - $1,589 per week

About the role

TotalMed Allied is seeking a travel Registered Respiratory Therapist for a 13‑week assignment in Powell, Tennessee. The position is 36 hours per week on 12‑hour night shifts. Candidates must have at least one year of recent acute‑care experience. Job ID #1506110.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care across a variety of clinical areas, including evaluations and treatments per procedural guidelines.
• Administer simple and complex respiratory and cardiology modalities.
• Maintain accurate patient records and documentation.
• Clean, disinfect, assemble, calibrate, and maintain respiratory and cardiology equipment and accessories.
• Evaluate equipment for proper and safe function; report malfunctions to the director.
• Perform arterial punctures and analyze samples according to procedure guidelines.
• Collaborate with co‑workers, nurses, physicians, and other hospital personnel to optimize continuum of care.
• Respond to emergent situations requiring respiratory support.
• Meet physical demands: stand and walk for long periods; bend, lean, or stoop without difficulty; lift 20 lb routinely and up to 50 lb when moving patients.
• Possess specific vision abilities: close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of recent acute‑care experience (posting also notes 3 years in requirements list).
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications.
• PALS and NRP may be required depending on assignment.
• RRT and CRT credentials.
• Additional certifications may be required before starting an assignment.

Benefits

• Weekly pay
• Guaranteed hours
• Continuing education
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Sick pay
• Wellness and fitness programs
• Referral bonus
• Medical benefits
• Employee assistance programs
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Benefits start day 1

Pay

Pay package is based on 12‑hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with a tax‑free stipend amount to be determined.

Schedule

36 hours per week, 12‑hour night shifts.