Travel Respiratory Therapist - Registered RT/RRT

Travel Respiratory Therapist - Registered RT/RRT

American Traveler

San Antonio, Texas, United States

Position ID: P-755932

Position status: Open

Assignment type: travel

Shift: Nights

Length (weeks): 13

Openings: 1

Start date: 2026-10-05T00:00:00.000Z

$1,837.09/week (estimated advertised weekly pay)

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist for a night shift role at a children's hospital treating adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients.

Details

• Respiratory Therapy department in a children's hospital setting
• Provides pulmonary care to critical, non-critical, and chronically ill adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients
• Night shift hours from 6:45 PM to 7:00 AM
• Full time, 13-week assignment
• Performs emergency response (Code Blue and White), airway management, ventilator management, and oxygen delivery monitoring
• May function as Shift Leader or Team Leader
• Advanced duties may include bronchoscopy assist, hemodynamic monitoring, polysomnography, and transport duties

Requirements

• 1-3 years of experience preferred
• RT or RCP license required in the state of TX (license required if applicable)
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) certification by NBRC required
• BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications required (AHA only)
• NRP certification required

Additional Information

• Performs patient assessments and institutes respiratory care plans under minimal physician supervision
• Responsibilities include airway retaining device placement, chest film analysis, bloodgas collection and analysis, and EKG analysis
• Maintains accurate and complete documentation and participates in CAP and JC surveys
• Cleans and stocks equipment and supplies as needed
• Returning CHRISTUS employees must be separated for at least 6 months system-wide prior to consideration for a travel assignment

Hours per week: 36

Hours per shift: 12