Travel Respiratory Therapist - Registered RT/RRT

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Apr 27, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with NICU and ICU experience for a night shift travel assignment in a hospital-based respiratory therapy department in Fort Worth, TX.

Details

• Hospital-based Respiratory Therapy unit at an acute care facility in Fort Worth, TX
• NICU patient population; experience with all age ranges required
• Night shift: 7:00 PM – 6:30 AM
• Every other weekend required
• No on-call requirements
• 13-week contract
• Procedures performed include ABGs, assist with intubation, nebulizer treatments, Metaneb, IPPB, and CPT
• Meditech used for documentation
• Preferred experience with Servo I ventilator and I-Stat

Requirements

• Active RRT license and certification required; license required if applicable
• Minimum 2+ years of hospital experience
• NICU experience required
• ICU experience required
• ED experience required
• Ability to draw ABGs required
• Current BLS certification (AHA or ARC accepted)
• Current ACLS certification (AHA or ARC accepted)
• Current NRP certification (American Academy of Pediatrics) required for all RT staff caring for neonates
• Certifications must not expire within the first 30 days of the assignment start
• US SSN and date of birth required for consideration
• One professional reference required (two required if licensed in Florida or Missouri)
• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible — no local candidates accepted
• No gaps in work history of 90 days or more in the past 12 months

Additional Information

• Black scrubs are required and must be purchased by the candidate
• Artificial nails, gel nails, and similar nail enhancements are not permitted
• Hair must be neat and clean; no extreme styles or colors; must be pulled back if shoulder length or longer
• Visible piercings other than ears (including nose rings and tongue rings) are not permitted
• Body art should be covered whenever possible