Travel Respiratory Therapy Technician in Austin, TX

Job Title

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) – NICU / Acute Care – Travel Contract

Location

Austin, Texas

Schedule / Job Type

Contract (13 Weeks) | Night Shift (6:00 PM – 6:00 AM) | Rotating Weekends (approximately 4 per month) | No Call Required | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Perform standard respiratory therapy procedures including nebulizer treatments, chest physiotherapy (CPT), and arterial blood gas collection
• Manage mechanical ventilation and operate GE ventilators, V60 BiPAP, and Airvo high-flow nasal cannula (HFNC) equipment
• Administer and monitor inhaled nitric oxide therapy
• Assist with bronchoscopy and intubation procedures
• Transport patients on mechanical ventilation within the facility (e.g., to CT/MRI)
• Collaborate effectively with RT department staff and interdisciplinary hospital teams across assigned shifts

Required Qualifications

• Active Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential
• Minimum of 1 year of adult respiratory therapy experience in an acute care setting
• Proficiency with mechanical ventilation management
• Ability to work night shifts (6:00 PM – 6:00 AM) with rotating weekend coverage
• Experience with EMR systems (facility uses Meditech)

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience in adult critical care settings such as ICU or Emergency Department
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills with the ability to collaborate across multiple disciplines

Why Join Us

• Join a well-staffed respiratory therapy department with experienced supervisors on every shift and access to modern equipment and technology
• No call requirements with a structured schedule, offering a predictable and supportive work environment for travel clinicians