Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - $1,104 per week

TotalMed; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top paying contracts

24/7 concierge service

Flexible contract durations

Job summary

A leading healthcare staffing agency is seeking a travel Registered Respiratory Therapist for a 13-week assignment in Corpus Christi, Texas. The ideal candidate will have recent acute-care experience and must hold RRT certification. Responsibilities include providing patient care, administering respiratory modalities, and maintaining equipment. The position offers competitive contracts, 24/7 service, and flexible contract durations. This role involves working 12-hour night shifts, totaling 36 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year recent acute-care experience is required.
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications; PALS and NRP may be required in some areas.
• RRT certification with at least 2 years of experience is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in various clinical areas.
• Administer various respiratory and cardiology modalities to patients.
• Maintain patient records and equipment documentation.

Skills

Acute-care experience

BLS certification

ACLS certification

RRT certification

Ability to lift up to 50 pounds

Job description

TNAA TotalMed Allied is seeking a travel Registered Respiratory Therapist for a 13‑week assignment in Corpus Christi, Texas.

Job Details

• Specialty: Registered Respiratory Therapist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Hours per week: 36 (12‑hour night shifts)
• Employment type: Travel

Responsibilities

As a Respiratory Therapist, you will provide direct patient care to patients in a variety of clinical areas, including evaluations and treatments according to procedural guidelines.

• Administer a variety of simple and complex respiratory and cardiology modalities to patients.
• Maintain appropriate patient records and documentation.
• Clean, disinfect, assemble, calibrate, and maintain respiratory and cardiology equipment and accessories; evaluate equipment for proper and safe function and report malfunctions to the director.
• Perform arterial puncture and analyze samples in accordance with procedure guidelines.
• Interact with co‑workers, nurses, physicians, and other hospital personnel to optimize continuum of care for the patient being treated.
• Respond to emergent situations that may require respiratory support.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year recent acute‑care experience.
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications; PALS and NRP may be required in some areas.
• RRT certification and at least 2 years of experience.
• Ability to stand and walk for long periods and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Adequate visual acuity and depth perception.

Benefits

• Top paying contracts.
• 24/7 concierge one‑on‑one service.
• Long or short‑term contracts available nationwide.
• Top 10 agency per recent traveler surveys.

Pay package based on 12‑hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax‑free stipend amount to be determined.

Job ID: #1406769. Posted job title: Respiratory Therapist – RRT THER – Travel.