Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist - $1,361 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel Registered Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in Irving, Texas.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Registered Respiratory Therapist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Start Date: 07/20/2026
• 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 20, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with at least 1 year of experience for a 13-week NICU day shift travel assignment at a hospital in Irving, TX.

Details

• Inpatient hospital setting, Respiratory Therapy unit focused on NICU care (2nd floor)
• Day shift hours: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
• Rotating weekend coverage required
• Patient assignment for primary RT covers NICU, Med/Surg Telemetry (MST), and/or PCU; secondary RT covers ER, ICU, MST, or PCU — subject to change based on acuity
• Equipment used includes ventilators (Servo U, PB 980, MR1 transport vent, Hamilton Medical C1), BiPAP (V60, C1), Fisher & Paykel bubble CPAP, and Fisher & Paykel HFNC
• EMR: Meditech
• No floating required

Requirements

• NBRC RRT credential required
• Active TX state RRT license required (license required if applicable)
• Current BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NRP (Advanced 9th Edition, American Academy of Pediatrics) certifications required — AHA or ARC accepted; certifications must not expire within the first 30 days of the assignment start
• Minimum 1 year of recent experience in respiratory therapy
• Must have active clinical experience within the last 6 months in the role
• Critical care management for adult ventilator patients
• Experience with vent weaning guidelines
• Trach care management
• Emergency and standard airway management across all patient populations
• EKG procedure competency
• Blood gas analysis and ABG sample draw technique
• RT medication administration
• RT plan of care, assessment, and progress evaluation
• Oxygen therapy experience
• Code Blue, Trauma, and STEMI response experience
• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible
• No gaps in work history of 90 days or more within the past 12 months
• US SSN and DOB required for consideration — Canadian SSNs are not accepted
• One professional reference required (two required if candidate is from Florida or Missouri)

Additional Information

• NICU experience is preferred and will be prioritized during candidate review
• Typical procedures include blood gas analysis, bedside bronchoscopy assist, emergency and routine airway management, and EKGs
• Black scrubs required
• First-time travelers will not be considered — prior travel assignment experience is implied by the travel position type
• Local candidates are not accepted — no exceptions

American Traveler Job ID #P-724548. 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

About American Traveler

With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.

With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.

American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.

With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.