Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist - $1,353 per week

American Traveler; Corpus Christi (TX); In loco; USD 39.000 - 52.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

American Traveler is seeking a travel Registered Respiratory Therapist for a 13-week night shift assignment in Corpus Christi, TX. You will provide care for adults in a hospital setting, including ICU support and ventilator management.

Requirements include active RCP license, NBRC RRT credential, ACLS/BLS, and at least 1 year of critical care experience. Nights, 12-hour shifts, with a rotating weekend schedule, details subject to assignment.

Competenze

• Active RCP license required by Texas Medical Board
• RRT credential through NBRC required
• ACLS and BLS certifications required
• Minimum 1 year of experience in critical care with adults
• NICU/NS experience preferred and ability to use Oscillators and Vapotherm

Mansioni

• Perform patient assessments and administer therapies including oxygen delivery and chest physiotherapy
• Assist with airway management and endoscopy suite procedures
• Operate and monitor mechanical ventilation and transport ventilator-dependent patients
• Provide education to patients, families, and staff as a clinical resource
• Ensure respiratory equipment is properly set up, cleaned, sterilized, and stored

Conoscenze

Critical care experience

ACLS certified

BLS certified

Ventilator management

Formazione

RRT credential NBRC

Texas license (RCP)

Strumenti

Meditech EMR

Vapotherm

Hamilton C6

Oscillators

Descrizione del lavoro

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

Job Description & Requirements

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Registered Respiratory Therapist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Start Date: 11/23/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 23, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist for a 13-week night shift assignment requiring critical care experience with adults and current RRT licensure.

Details

• Respiratory Therapy department within a hospital on the 3rd floor of the main hospital building
• Unit supports a 24-bed ICU, 16-bed ED, 8-bed ED, 16-bed NICU, 40-bed Med/Surg, and 25-bed Tele unit
• Staffed by approximately 20 Respiratory Therapists with 1 supervisor and 2-3 RTs per shift
• Uses equipment including 840, 980, V60, Vapotherm, Hamilton MR1, C1, and C6 ventilators
• Meditech EMR used
• Night shift hours from 6:00 PM to 6:00 AM
• 13-week assignment length
• Rotating weekend schedule required
• Floating to Doctors Regional Medical Center RT Department may be required

Requirements

• Active RCP license with the Texas Medical Board (license required if applicable)
• RRT credential through the National Board for Respiratory Care
• Current ACLS and BLS certifications required
• Minimum 1 year of experience required
• Critical care experience with adults required
• NICU Level 3 experience preferred, including use of Oscillators, InoMax, 980s, Hamilton C6, and Vapotherm
• PALS and NRP certifications preferred
• No gaps in work history of 90 days or more within the past 12 months

Additional Information

• Perform patient assessments and administer therapies including oxygen, aerosol medication delivery, and chest physiotherapy
• Assist with bedside and endoscopy suite bronchoscopies
• Assist with placement of artificial airways
• Initiate, monitor, and maintain mechanical ventilation
• Assist with transport of ventilator-dependent patients
• Respond to emergent patient situations to ensure airway integrity and adequate ventilation during resuscitation
• Assist at moderate and high-risk deliveries for neonatal stabilization and resuscitation
• Serve as a clinical resource providing education to patients, families, and staff
• Set up, operate, clean, sterilize, and store respiratory therapy equipment
• Pewter grey scrubs required as dress code
• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility, as local candidates will not be considered

American Traveler Job ID #P-780219. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 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.