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Travel Respiratory Therapist, Respiratory Therapist - Jackson, TN

ARMStaffing logoARMStaffing$1805.8/wk2 locations in United StatesContractPosted today
  • Travel
  • BLS
  • ACLS

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ARMStaffing is looking for a Respiratory Therapist in Jackson, Tennessee.

Location

Jackson, TN

Assignment Duration

This is a 13-week contract position.

Schedule/Shift

Night Shift, 3x12-hour shifts from 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM.

Job Description

The Respiratory Therapist provides quality patient care, performing intensive respiratory care and patient transport as medically prescribed. This position involves evaluating patients, recommending treatment plans, and explaining procedures to patients. The therapist will operate various ventilatory and oxygen equipment, administer medications, conduct chest physiotherapy, perform suctioning, and monitor oxygen levels. Additionally, the role includes performing pulmonary function studies and assisting with procedures related to respiratory care, such as bronchoscopy and tracheostomy care.

Responsibilities

  • Evaluate patients and recommend treatment plans, ensuring informed consent and understanding of procedures.
  • Conduct physician-prescribed treatments, operating various ventilatory, oxygen, and aerosol devices.
  • Perform chest physiotherapy and suctioning by various methods as needed.
  • Monitor patients through oximetry and capnography, and review chest x-rays for further evaluation.
  • Assist with respiratory care procedures, including bronchoscopy and chest tube placement.
  • Perform CPR according to BLS and ACLS guidelines.
  • Document treatment outcomes and communicate relevant information during shift handoffs.
  • Ensure accurate charging and data entry for respiratory therapy services.

Required Experience

Current and valid Respiratory Therapy license, along with relevant clinical experience in respiratory care.

Certifications/Licensure

Must hold BLS and ACLS certifications. Additional certifications in respiratory therapy procedures are preferred.

About ARMStaffing

Founded in 2011 and a member of the ARGroup, LLC, ARMStaffing connects dedicated nurses and allied health professionals with the facilities that need them most. As three-time winners of the Top Workplaces Award and named to SIA’s Largest Staffing Firms in the U.S., we’ve built a reputation on more than just placements - we’ve built it on relationships.

As a trusted partner to hospitals, rehab centers, and long-term care facilities across the country, we take pride in helping clinicians grow rewarding careers while supporting the organizations that rely on their skills.

From ARMStaffing's job posting for Jackson, TN, checked Oct 21, 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.

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