Hospital | RRT

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - Night Shift Travel Contract | Odessa, TX (79761)


Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - Night shift travel contract in Odessa, TX. 13-week assignment with competitive weekly pay. Join a dynamic respiratory care team in West Texas and advance your critical care and pediatric respiratory therapy skills while enjoying Odessa's welcoming community and vibrant arts scene.


Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,500 - $1,620
• Position: Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - Travel RRT job, Night Shift
• Location: Odessa, TX 79761 (West Texas)
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks (May 5, 2026 - August 4, 2026)
• Shift: Night shifts, 12 hours (18:45 - 07:15), 3-4 shifts per week
• Unit / Setting: Respiratory Care - Adult med/surg, adult critical care, general pediatric (acute care hospital)
• Weekend Coverage: Required (9 weekend shifts per contract)
• Orientation: 24 hours provided
• Note: Local candidates within 50 miles are not eligible for this travel assignment

Job Requirements (Respiratory Therapist Qualifications)

• Minimum 1 year of experience as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) in acute care or critical care settings
• Must hold RRT credential (CRT not accepted)
• Active certifications required: ACLS, BLS, NRP, PALS
• Experience in adult critical care, trauma Level II, and pediatric respiratory preferred
• Familiarity with Cerner charting system preferred
• Prior travel RRT experience preferred
• Flu vaccine required (medical/religious exemptions allowed)

Primary Responsibilities (Respiratory Care / Critical Care)

• Provide respiratory care across the lifespan: neonates, infants, pediatrics, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics
• Perform advanced respiratory procedures including intubation, airway management, and mechanical ventilation management (including jet and oscillatory ventilation)
• Manage ventilators (PB 980, other ICU ventilators), V-60 NIV, Nitric delivery systems, and point-of-care testing (Istat)
• Perform blood gas analysis, pulmonary hygiene, ventilator weaning, and respiratory distress interventions
• Assist in high-risk deliveries, trauma cases, and Rapid Response Team interventions
• Accurate documentation of patient care using Cerner electronic charting
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to optimize pulmonary care and patient outcomes

This travel RRT opportunity in Odessa, TX is ideal for Registered Respiratory Therapists seeking high-acuity experience in adult critical care and pediatric settings. Improve your clinical skills, work with advanced ventilator technologies, and experience a supportive healthcare team in West Texas.


Why Join This Respiratory Therapist Travel Assignment

• Competitive weekly pay for travel respiratory therapists
• Experience with advanced ventilator modes and ICU-level respiratory care
• 24-hour orientation to support a smooth transition
• Opportunity to work in a busy hospital environment and build critical care expertise

Apply now to be considered for this Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) night shift travel contract in Odessa, TX. Join our healthcare team today and make a meaningful impact on patient care!


Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision


Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.