Travel Respiratory Therapist - Registered RT/RRT

Travel Respiratory Therapist - Registered RT/RRTAmerican TravelerAustin, Texas, United StatesPosition ID: P-756736Position status: OpenAssignment type: travelShift: NightsLength (weeks): 13Openings: 1Start date: 2026-09-28T00:00:00.000Z$1,501.58/week (estimated advertised weekly pay)DescriptionAmerican Traveler is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) for a night shift contract position at a hospital heart center, requiring RRT credentialing and no on-call duties.DetailsRespiratory Therapy unit within a dedicated heart hospital71-bed unit with 16 staff membersEquipment used includes 980 ventilators, V60's, MetaNeb, C-1, Nihon Kohden, and AirVo devicesNight shift hours from 6:00 PM to 6:00 AMWeekend shifts requiredNo on-call requirements13-week contract assignmentRequirementsActive RRT license required if applicableCurrent BLS certification from AHA or ARCCurrent ACLS certification requiredPALS certification required if caring for pediatric patientsNRP certification required for staff caring for neonatesMinimum 6 months of experience within the last 6 months in the specialtyNo employment gaps of 90 days or more within the past 12 monthsUS Social Security Number and date of birth required for considerationProfessional reference required (two references required for Florida and Missouri)Additional InformationScrub requirements include black scrub bottoms and olive green scrub topsCandidates must reside outside a 50-mile radius of the facilityLocal candidates will not be considered under any circumstancesCertifications must not expire within the first 30 days of the assignment start dateHours per week: 36Hours per shift: 12