Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) Travel Job

Respiratory Therapist Opportunity

We're hiring an experienced Respiratory Therapist for a hospital in Kingwood, TX where you will be responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating the treatment, care, and needs of patients with breathing disorders. The role requires delivering patient-focused respiratory care across a variety of clinical settings within the hospital and performing procedures such as arterial punctures, aerosol and oxygen therapies, and non-invasive ventilation.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor's degree from a Respiratory Therapy or Cardiopulmonary Science program.
• Current state Respiratory Therapist license in good standing.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential.
• Minimum one year of experience as an RRT with critical care exposure required.
• BLS and ACLS certifications required.
• Experience with mechanical ventilators (Hamilton), high-flow devices (Vapotherm, Airvo), V60 BiPAP, Parapac, and point-of-care ABG analyzers (EPOC) preferred.
• Experience using Meditech Expanse or comparable EMR preferred.
• Ability to perform patient assessment and execute physician-ordered treatment procedures.
• Willingness to float to different inpatient units. Floating to different units is mandatory and rotations are assigned based on staffing.

Preferred Qualifications

• NRP and PALS certifications preferred.
• Experience in a high-acuity, large-bed hospital environment.
• Prior experience with arterial punctures and advanced ventilator management.

Assignment Details

• Shift hours: 19000700.
• Every other weekend required (Saturday and Sunday).
• No on-call requirement.
• Floating to different inpatient units is mandatory; staff working consecutive shifts may remain on the same unit if staffing permits.

Apply now and one of our recruiters will reach out with the details to see if this is the right fit for you.

Benefits Designed for Travelers

• Weekly, on-time pay.
• Full medical benefits and 401(k) matching plan.
• 24/7 recruiter support by text, phone, or email.
• Competitive referral bonuses.
• 100% paid housing available.
• Travel and license reimbursement.

Impacting Patient Care

As a respiratory care professional placed through our service, you will support high-quality care in a large community hospital. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to manage ventilator care, provide non-invasive ventilation support, and assist in acute respiratory interventions. Your work will influence patient outcomes across critical care and general inpatient units.

Location Highlights

Kingwood, TX offers convenient access to both urban and outdoor recreation options. The community is approximately a 3040 minute drive to downtown Houston, providing access to museums, professional sports, and theater districts. The area features local attractions such as the Lake Houston Wilderness Park and the Kingwood Town Center, with multiple parks, trail systems, and waterfront access along Lake Houston within a 1020 minute drive, supporting an active, suburban lifestyle.

EEO Statement

Jackson Healthcare and its family of companies are an EEO/AA Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all of our associates.