Travel Respiratory Therapist - Registered RT/RRT

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jun 15, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) for a 13-week NICU night shift travel contract in Austin, TX, requiring at least 1 year of recent respiratory therapy experience and active ACLS, BLS, NRP, and PALS certifications.

Details

• NICU setting within a hospital respiratory care department in Austin, TX
• Night shift hours: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM
• Rotating weekend schedule
• No on-call requirements
• 13-week contract duration
• Common procedures include nebulizer treatments, oxygen therapy, and ventilator management
• Scrub colors: olive green tops and black bottoms

Requirements

• Active RRT license and certification required; license required if applicable
• Minimum 1 year of recent experience in respiratory therapy
• Must have active experience within the last 6 months in the role
• Required certifications: ACLS, BLS, NRP (American Academy of Pediatrics, NRP Advanced 9th Edition), and PALS (AHA or ARC accepted)
• Certifications must not expire within the first 30 days of the assignment start date
• No gaps in work history of 90 days or more within the past 12 months
• SSN (US only) and date of birth required for consideration
• One professional reference required (two required if licensed in Florida or Missouri)

Additional Information

• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible; no local candidates will be considered
• NICU and PICU experience is preferred and will be prioritized during candidate review
• First-time travelers may be considered given the 1-year minimum experience requirement