Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - $1,731 per week in Austin, TX

Registered Respiratory Therapist
Location: Austin, TX
Agency: TalentBurst Inc.
Pay: $1,731 per week
Shift Information: Nights - 3 days x 12 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: 8/31/2026

About the Position

BACKFILL - CONTRACT - NICU RRT

Location:

Floor: N/A—RT department is in basement

Order Detail:

Facility Department Number: 75479

Discipline: Respiratory Therapy

Quantity: 1

Target Start Date: ASAP

Shift: Nights/Days

Call Requirements: N/A

Weekends: Rotating—4 weekend shifts per month

General Information

Tell us about the unit(s):

· Number of Beds – N/A

· Number of Staff – 50

· Type of staff:

o Day Shift – 1 supervisor on shift, 7-9 staff

o Night Shift – 1 supervisor on shift, 7-9 staff

· Patient Ratios – assignments are based on volume, not number of patients for RT—about 35-40 per shift

· Type of equipment – Client ventilators, V60 BiPAPs, Airvo HFNC

· EMR – Meditech

· Permanent Positions on Unit Avaliable? (Y/N) – Y

Typical hiring profile

Skill Set Most recruited for: (Travel RNs, local CNAs and sitters)

Must have : candidates without these skills will not be considered for the role.

· Adult respiratory experience in an acute care setting

Preferred or nice to have : candidates with these skills will be considered first.

· Adult critical care experience/ICU, ED

List typical procedures performed on unit(s):

· Standard RT procedures (Nebulizers, CPT, arterial blood gasses, ventilator management, inhaled nitric oxide, bronchoscopy assistance, intubation assistance, transporting with mechanical ventilation within the hospital—for example to CT/MRI)

Best personality Fit:

· Someone who is able to easily collaborate with team members in the RT department as well as other disciplines in the hospital

Dress Code : Include requirements, but most of all not acceptable attire.

· Scrub Color - Olive green tops/black pants

Any additional information that would entice a worker to select your unit for their assignment: Consider items such as new equipment or technology, tenure and experience of staff, schedule options, etc. * Remember it is a very competitive market any information you can provide will help attract talent .

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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.