Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - $1,502 per week

American Traveler; Live Oak (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium health insurance

401(k) match

Housing stipend

Job summary

American Traveler is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist for a night shift ICU-focused travel assignment in Live Oak, Texas. The 13-week assignment requires 1 year of ICU RT experience and ACLS/BLS certification.

Expect nights (7:00 PM–7:00 AM), 36 hours per week across ICU, ED, and floor coverage, with 4 weekend shifts in a 4-week cycle. Ventilator management includes GE/Carescape and Philips/V60 devices; care areas include COVID units and NIV support with no on-call requirement.

Qualifications

• 1 year of ICU RT experience required
• ACLS and BLS certification required
• Active RRT license if applicable
• No gaps in work history >90 days in past 12 months
• US SSN and date of birth required for consideration

Responsibilities

• Support ICU, ED and general floor units including COVID areas
• Perform ventilator and BiPAP checks and ABGs
• Administer oxygen therapy and nebulizer treatments
• Conduct CPT with MetaNeb or vest and nitric oxide administration
• Floating across the facility as needed (excludes pediatrics/NICU/mother-baby)

Skills

ICU RT experience

ACLS

BLS

Team collaboration

Tools

GE Carescape R860

PB 840 ventilators

Philips V60

Vision BiPAP

MetaNeb/Vapotherm

Job description

American Traveler is seeking a travel Registered Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in Live Oak, Texas.

Job Description & Requirements

American Traveler is seeking a travel Registered Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in Live Oak, Texas.

• 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: 2

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist for a night shift ICU-focused role requiring 1 year of ICU RT experience and ACLS/BLS certification.

• 200-bed hospital respiratory therapy department
• Night shift coverage from 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM
• Staffing includes ICU, ED, floor, and COVID unit coverage with 4-6 vents per ICU RT and 30-40 UOS per assignment
• Uses GE Carescape R860 and PB 840 ventilators, Philips V60 and Vision BiPAP, MetaNeb, Vapotherm, Max-Venturi HFNC, and Nitric Oxide therapy
• Meditech EMR used
• Typical procedures include ventilator and BiPAP checks, ABGs, hand-held nebulizer treatments, CPT via MetaNeb or vest, oxygen checks, and nitric oxide administration
• Floating required throughout the entire facility, excluding pediatrics, NICU, and mother-baby units
• 4 weekend shifts per 4-week schedule required
• No on-call requirements

Requirements

• Active RRT license required if applicable
• Minimum 1 year of ICU respiratory therapy experience required
• BLS and ACLS certification required
• No gaps in work history exceeding 90 days within the past 12 months
• US SSN and date of birth required for consideration

Additional Information

• Provide respiratory care across ICU, ED, and general floor units, including COVID-designated areas
• Work as part of a collaborative, team-focused respiratory therapy staff
• Dress code includes olive/sage scrub tops with black bottoms, OR scrubs permitted for COVID care
• Best suited for candidates with a positive, team-oriented personality
• Local candidates will not be considered due to a 50-mile radius rule

American Traveler Job ID #P-786956. 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.