Travel NICU Respiratory Therapist - $1,649 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in Austin, Texas.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Respiratory Therapist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Start Date: 08/17/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 17, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a NICU Respiratory Therapist (RRT) for a 13-week night shift contract requiring 1 year of recent experience and current RRT licensure.

Details

• Hospital-based Respiratory Therapy department
• Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) patient population
• 13-week contract assignment
• Night shift schedule from 6:00 PM to 6:00 AM

Requirements

• Minimum 6 months of experience within the last 6 months in the specialty
• Active RRT license required (License required if applicable)
• Current ACLS certification required
• Current NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) certification required for staff caring for neonates
• No employment gaps of 90 days or more within the past 12 months

Additional Information

• Provide respiratory therapy care to neonatal patients in the NICU
• Radius rule of 50 miles applies; local candidates within this radius are not eligible
• One professional reference required

American Traveler Job ID #P-739176. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel Respiratory Therapist - Registered RT/RRT

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