Travel Respiratory Therapist - Registered RT/RRT

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jul 6, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 2

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with ICU and ER experience for a day shift position at a medical center in Round Rock, TX.

Details

• Located in the main hospital building on the first floor in the Respiratory Therapy department
• 205-bed facility with a team of 35 respiratory therapy staff
• Day shift coverage spans the ER, ICU, and general floors
• Shift hours are 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
• Every other weekend required
• No on-call requirements
• Procedures include ventilator and BiPAP management, aerosol therapies, chest physiotherapy (CPT), and oxygen therapy
• Equipment used includes Puritan Bennett (PB) 980 and 840 ventilators, V-60 BiPAP, and Siemens ABG instruments
• EMR system is Meditech

Requirements

• Active RRT license and certification required; license required if applicable
• Minimum 1 year of experience in Respiratory Therapy, with at least 6 months of active practice within the last 6 months
• ICU and ER experience required
• Current ACLS and BLS certifications required (AHA or ARC accepted); certifications must not expire within the first 30 days of the assignment start
• NRP preferred
• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility; local candidates are not eligible
• SSN (US only, no Canadian SSN) and date of birth required for consideration
• One professional reference required (two required if licensed in Florida or Missouri)
• No gaps in work history of 90 days or more within the past 12 months

Additional Information

• Responsible for ventilator and BiPAP management, aerosol therapy, CPT, and oxygen delivery across the ER, ICU, and floor settings
• Day shift is staffed with one charge therapist and five therapists covering all areas
• Required scrub colors are sage top and black pants
• The department reports 0% annual turnover, reflecting a strong and collaborative team culture
• First-time travelers will be considered for this position