Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - $1,381 per week

Thrive Staffing; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

Thrive Staffing is seeking a travel Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) for a 13-week assignment in Corpus Christi, TX. The role requires critical care expertise with adults and preferred NICU Level 3 experience. RCP license (TX) and NBRC, ACLS, BLS certifications are required.

12-hour day shifts, 36 hours per week, with rotating weekends. Location: Bay Area, TX with a 24-bed ICU, 20 RT staff, and a focus on delivering high‑quality respiratory care.

Qualifications

• Must Have: Critical care experience with adults
• Preferred: NICU Level 3 experience; use of oscillators, InoMax, Vapotherm; 980s; Hamilton C6; PALS, NRP certifications

Responsibilities

• Conduct patient assessments and administer therapies, including oxygen and aerosol medication delivery.
• Perform chest physiotherapy.
• Assist with bronchoscopies at the bedside and in the endoscopy suite.
• Assist with the placement of artificial airways.
• Initiate, monitor, and maintain mechanical ventilation.
• Assist with the transportation of ventilator-dependent patients.
• Respond to emergent patient situations, ensuring airway integrity and adequate ventilation.
• Assist at moderate and high-risk deliveries for neonatal stabilization and/or resuscitation.
• Serve as a clinical resource, providing education to patients, families, and staff.
• Perform various duties related to the setup, operation, cleaning, sterilizing, and storage of respiratory therapy equipment.

Skills

Critical care experience

NICU Level 3 experience

Education

RCP license with Texas Medical Board

RRT with NBRC

ACLS

BLS

Tools

Oscillators

InoMax

980s

Hamilton C6

Vapotherm

PALS

NRP

Job description

Thrive Staffing 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, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Unit Information

Location: Bay Area, TX

Capacity and Staff:

• Number of Beds: 24 Bed ICU, 16 Bed ED, 8 Bed ED, 16 Bed NICU, 40 Bed Med/Surg, 25 Bed Tele
• Number of Staff: 20 Respiratory Therapists
• Day Shift Staffing: 1 Supervisor, 2-3 RTs
• Night Shift Staffing: 1 Supervisor, 2-3 RTs

General Information

Equipment: 840, 980, V60, Vapotherm, Hamilton MR1, C1, and C6

Electronic Medical Records (EMR): Meditech

Typical Candidate Profile

Skills and Experience Required:

• Must Have: Critical care experience with adults
• Preferred: NICU – Level 3 experience, use of Oscillators, InoMax, 980s, Hamilton C6, Vapotherm; PALS, NRP certifications

Responsibilities

• Conduct patient assessments and administer therapies, including oxygen and aerosol medication delivery.
• Perform chest physiotherapy.
• Assist with bronchoscopies at the bedside and in the endoscopy suite.
• Assist with the placement of artificial airways.
• Initiate, monitor, and maintain mechanical ventilation.
• Assist with the transportation of ventilator-dependent patients.
• Respond to emergent patient situations, ensuring airway integrity and adequate ventilation.
• Assist at moderate and high-risk deliveries for neonatal stabilization and/or resuscitation.
• Serve as a clinical resource, providing education to patients, families, and staff.
• Perform various duties related to the setup, operation, cleaning, sterilizing, and storage of respiratory therapy equipment.

Required Certifications

• RCP license with Texas Medical Board
• RRT with National Board for Respiratory Care
• ACLS
• BLS

Additional Information

Dress Code: Pewter Grey Scrubs

Weekend Requirement: Rotating weekends

Thrive Staffing Job ID #19443100. 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: Allied:Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT),07:00:00-19:00:00

About Thrive Staffing

At the heart of Thrive Staffing is our mission to support healthcare professionals in their career journey. We strive to build strong, personal relationships with our candidates, fostering work environments for the common good that values individual autonomy, encourages personal expression, and removes career obstacles. We're not just looking for employees—we're looking for partners in our mission to transform healthcare staffing. Our ideal candidate is someone who shares our vision of improving lives and impacting the world in a positive way. If you're a healthcare professional looking to take the next step in your career, we're here to help you thrive through health care staffing that understands you and puts prominence on enabling your professional potential.