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