Travel Respiratory Therapist - Registered RT/RRT

Travel Respiratory Therapist - Registered RT/RRT

American Traveler

Brownwood, Texas, United States

Position ID: P-771458

Position status: Open

Assignment type: travel

Shift: Nights

Length (weeks): 13

Openings: 1

Start date: 2026-11-16T00:00:00.000Z

$1,813.50/week (estimated advertised weekly pay)

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Respiratory Therapist (RRT or CRT) for a night shift position requiring 2+ years of experience in the service line and some neonatal experience.

Details

• 13-week travel assignment in the Respiratory/Neuro Diagnostics department
• Night shift, 3x12-hour shifts (6:00 PM - 6:00 AM)
• Weekend coverage included
• Cares for patients of all ages, including neonates
• Works in adult critical care, emergency department, LTAC, NICU, and pediatric critical care settings
• Performs ventilator management, airway management, pulmonary function testing, and medication delivery
• Charting system is Sunrise

Requirements

• RRT or CRT required
• Minimum 2 years of experience in the service line
• Current certifications: ACLS, BLS, CRT, NRP, PALS, RRT
• Experience with neonates required
• Community hospital experience preferred
• Altera charting experience preferred but not required
• Travel experience preferred
• License required if applicable
• License and certification verification required with submission
• Resume required for consideration

Additional Information

• Provides respiratory care across a wide range of patient populations including ARDS, aspiration, cystic fibrosis, COVID, and fresh tracheostomy cases
• Performs neonatal/pediatric procedures including CPAP/BIPAP, intubation assistance, and blood gas sampling
• Skilled in ventilator management, chest physiotherapy, ABG interpretation, and pulmonary hygiene
• Facility conducts its own drug screen upon arrival, including marijuana testing, with automatic cancellation for positive results
• Candidates should avoid CBD or other substances that could result in a positive drug screen upon arrival
• Clinicians must complete required lab items within 72 hours of accepting the offer or have a plan in place
• Previous perm staff must be separated from the facility for at least 1 year before returning as a traveler
• Local candidates not accepted; must reside outside a 50-mile radius for Allied positions
• Hard document due date is Thursday 2pm CST prior to start, with some flexibility if communicated in advance
• Modules are completed during orientation and are non-billable

Hours per week: 36

Hours per shift: 12