Travel Respiratory Therapist - Cardio-Respiratory Unit - $1,362 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel Registered Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in Lewisville, Texas. Job Description & Requirements Specialty: Registered Respiratory Therapist Discipline: Allied Health Professional Start Date: 07/13/2026 Duration: 13 weeks 36 hours per week Shift: 12 hours, days Employment Type: Travel Assignment Overview Shift: Days, 3x12hrs Hours: 36 hrs/wk Start Date: Jul 13, 2026 Length: 13 weeks Openings: 1 Description American Traveler is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) for a day shift position in a cardio‑respiratory unit, requiring at least 1 year of experience and the ability to work independently with critical care patients. Details Cardio‑respiratory unit at an acute care hospital in Lewisville, TX 191‑bed facility with a day shift team of 1 supervisor and 3 staff Patient population spans multiple acuity levels including ICU, PCU, ED, and general floors Equipment used includes Servo I, Servo U, V60, Hamilton C-1, Airvo, Volara, and Vest EMR: Meditech Day shift: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM Rotating weekend coverage required Floating required to ICU, PCU, ED, and general floors 13‑week contract Requirements Active RRT license and certification required; license required if applicable Minimum 1 year of recent experience in respiratory therapy Active ACLS, PALS, and NRP certifications required (AHA or ARC accepted; certifications must not expire within the first 30 days of assignment) Must be able to work independently with critical care level patients Must be able to triage and manage patients across multiple levels of care US SSN and date of birth required for consideration One professional reference required (two references required if licensed in Florida or Missouri) No gaps in work history of 90 days or more within the past 12 months Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility; local candidates are not eligible Additional Information Typical procedures include nebulizer treatments, vent checks, BiPAP checks, ABG draws, intubation assist, extubation, bronchoscopy assist, PEP therapy, lactate draws, EKGs, and patient assessments Level 3 NICU experience is preferred Team player with a kind and compassionate personality is the ideal fit for this unit Black scrubs required Allied candidates must have 6 months of active experience within the last 6 months in the role they are applying for American Traveler Job ID #P-724547. Pay package is based on 12‑hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax‑free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel Respiratory Therapist - Registered RT/RRT. #J-18808-Ljbffr American Traveler