Travel Respiratory Therapist - Registered RT/RRT

Travel Respiratory Therapist - Registered RT/RRT

American Traveler

Dallas, Texas, United States

Position ID: P-769391

Position status: Open

Assignment type: travel

Shift: Nights

Length (weeks): 13

Openings: 1

Start date: 2026-10-26T00:00:00.000Z

$1,687.50/week (estimated advertised weekly pay)

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Respiratory Therapist (RRT) for a night shift position requiring 5+ years of experience and Epic charting proficiency.

Details

• RRT unit providing respiratory and neuro diagnostics services
• Night shift schedule (3x12 hours, 7:00 PM-7:30 AM)
• Weekend coverage required as needed, approximately 7+ weekend shifts per month
• Call required
• Floating required
• Gray scrubs required (not provided)

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of experience required, though new graduates will be considered
• BLS and RRT certifications required
• ACLS, CRT, NRP, and PALS certifications preferred
• Prior travel experience required
• Epic charting system experience required
• Trauma Level I experience preferred
• Experience in adult critical care, emergency department, NICU, and pulmonary function test lab preferred
• Experience with neonatal/pediatric equipment and procedures including ECMO, high frequency ventilators, and intubation preferred
• Experience managing patients with ARDS, COVID, cystic fibrosis, and pneumonia preferred
• Pulmonary function testing experience including spirometry, lung volume testing, and bronchial provocation testing preferred
• Ventilator management skills including BiPAP, CPAP, and weaning from mechanical ventilation preferred
• State-issued ID required for consideration
• License required if applicable

Additional Information

• Perform respiratory therapy and neuro diagnostic services across a range of patient populations
• Administer medications via various delivery systems including nebulizers, MDIs, and aerosol setups
• Provide airway management including intubation assistance, extubation, and tracheostomy care
• Support neonatal and pediatric transports and high-risk deliveries
• Candidates living within 90 miles are considered local and accepted at the local rate
• Required pre-start training modules must be completed prior to start, with remaining modules completed during orientation and annually
• RTO requests limited to no more than 5 non-consecutive days, with only one holiday RTO request permitted during the Nov-Jan holiday season
• All RTO must be approved by management prior to contract signing

Hours per week: 36

Hours per shift: 12