Travel Respiratory Therapist - Registered RT/RRT

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jul 6, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with NICU and PICU experience for a 13-week night shift travel assignment in Houston, TX.

Details

• Cardiopulmonary unit (4th floor) at a women's hospital in Houston, TX
• PICU and NICU patient population, including Level 3 NICU and pediatric critical care; adult-only experience is not sufficient
• Patient ratio of 7:1
• Equipment includes Crossvent, Airvo, Bunnell Jet, Drager VN500, Hamilton G5, Evolve Nitric Oxide, Pneuton, and Oscillator
• Common procedures include intubations, surfactant administration, and delivery room support
• Night shift: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM
• 13-week assignment
• 4 weekend shifts required per 4-week schedule
• Floating to Adult ICU, general floors, Level 2 NICU, Level 3 NICU, Level 4 NICU, PICU, and Peds units

Requirements

• Active RRT license and certification required; license required if applicable
• Minimum 1 year of experience in the specialty, with active experience within the past 6 months
• Level 3 NICU or pediatric critical care experience required
• Delivery room experience required
• Required certifications: NRP (Advanced 9th Edition, from American Academy of Pediatrics), ACLS, PALS, and BLS (AHA or ARC accepted; no certifications expiring within the first 30 days of the assignment start)
• PALS preferred if not already listed as required
• Adult experience is a plus but not required
• No gaps in work history of 90 days or more within the past 12 months
• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility; local candidates are not eligible
• US SSN and date of birth required for consideration
• One professional reference required (two required for candidates licensed in Florida or Missouri)

Additional Information

• Responsibilities include providing respiratory therapy to critically ill neonatal and pediatric patients, including bedside procedures in the NICU and PICU
• Fast-paced environment requiring candidates who are quick learners and adaptable
• Gray monogrammed scrubs required
• Candidates must be clocked in and ready for report no later than 6:37 AM / 6:37 PM