Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - $1,402 per week in San Antonio, TX

Registered Respiratory Therapist
Location: San Antonio, TX
Agency: TalentBurst Inc.
Pay: $1,402 per week
Shift Information: Days - 3 days x 12 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: 11/16/2026

About the Position

Job Description: Respiratory Therapist (CRT/RRT) – Adult Respiratory Therapy

Location: San Antonio, TX 78229
Facility Address: 7700 Floyd Curl Drive, San Antonio, TX 78229
Department: Adult Respiratory Therapy
Employment Type: Contract
Experience Required: Minimum 6 months–1 year of ICU experience
Required Certifications: CRT or RRT, Texas RCP License, BLS, and ACLS
EMR System: Meditech

Position Overview

We are seeking a qualified and experienced Respiratory Therapist (CRT/RRT) to join the Adult Respiratory Therapy team in San Antonio, TX. The ideal candidate will have at least 6 months to 1 year of ICU experience and be comfortable providing respiratory care to critically ill adult patients across various intensive care units, the Emergency Department, and medical-surgical floors.

The candidate must be a team player with strong clinical skills, flexibility, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory therapy services to adult patients in ICU, ED, and medical-surgical units.

• Administer nebulizer treatments and perform airway clearance therapies.

• Manage patients requiring ventilator support, BiPAP, and high-flow nasal cannula (HFNC).

• Assist with bronchoscopies and arterial blood gas (ABG) procedures.

• Operate and monitor respiratory equipment, including invasive and non-invasive ventilators.

• Perform chest physiotherapy and other airway clearance treatments as indicated.

• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to ensure quality patient care.

• Monitor patient responses to respiratory treatments and document care in the Meditech EMR system.

• Maintain compliance with facility policies, safety standards, and respiratory care protocols.

Unit Information

Respiratory Therapists may provide care across the following areas:

• Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU)

• Neurocritical Care Unit (NCCU)

• Lung Recovery Intensive Care Unit (LRICU), including ECMO

• Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU)

• Medical-Surgical Intensive Care Unit (MSICU)

• 2South ICU

• Adult Emergency Department

• Medical-surgical floors

Required Qualifications

• Current CRT or RRT credential.

• Active Texas Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license.

• Current BLS and ACLS certifications.

• Minimum of 6 months to 1 year of ICU experience.

• Experience with ventilator management, non-invasive ventilation, and oxygen therapy.

• Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team.

• Flexibility to work across assigned adult respiratory care units.

Preferred Clinical Skills

• Nebulizer therapy

• Airway clearance techniques

• BiPAP and non-invasive ventilation

• Invasive ventilator management

• High-flow nasal cannula (HFNC)

• Bronchoscopy assistance

• Arterial blood gas (ABG) procedures

• Chest physiotherapy (CPT)

Equipment Used

• Client CARESCAPE R860 ventilator

• Puritan Bennett 980 (PB980) ventilator

• Avea ventilator

• V60 non-invasive ventilator

• Vapotherm

• Blender-based HFNC systems

• Vest CPT

• MetaNeb

• Cough Assist

• Percussor CPT

Staffing and Work Environment

• Approximately 14–16 respiratory therapy staff members per shift.

• Therapists are assigned across critical care units, the Emergency Department, and medical-surgical floors.

• Typical workload: approximately 30–45 therapy units per shift.

• Voluntary floating to pediatrics may be available.

Weekend Requirements

• At least 4 weekend shifts per 4-week schedule .

• Weekend shifts do not necessarily need to be scheduled every other Saturday or Sunday.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a dependable, flexible, and patient-focused Respiratory Therapist who is comfortable working in critical care environments, can manage a varied respiratory therapy workload, and communicates effectively with the interdisciplinary care team.

Why TalentBurst?
At TalentBurst, we deliver more than talent, we deliver outcomes. We partner with you to move quickly and connect you to opportunities aligned with your skills and long term growth.

Backed by precision, transparency, and results, we connect top talent with leading organizations through trusted partnerships.

We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and retirement options.

TalentBurst is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive and diverse workforce.