Respiratory Therapist
Location: Austin, TX
Profession: Therapist
Posted: 7/31/2026
Salary: $1638.00/weekly
Weekly Hours: 36
Shift: Nights
Job Details
Job Title
NICU Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) – Travel Contract
Location
Austin, Texas
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | Travel | 13 Weeks | Night Shift (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM) | Rotating Weekends | No Call
Key Responsibilities
- Provide respiratory therapy services in a NICU setting during overnight shifts
- Administer nebulizer treatments and manage oxygen delivery systems
- Manage and monitor ventilators for neonatal and pediatric patients
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary care teams to support patient care plans
- Adhere to unit guidelines, dress code requirements (olive green tops and black bottoms), and facility policies
Required Qualifications
- Active Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential
- Current ACLS certification
- Current BLS certification
- Current NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) certification
- Current PALS certification
- Minimum of 1 year of respiratory therapy experience
Preferred Experience / Skills
- Prior experience in a NICU, ICU, or PICU environment
- Familiarity with neonatal and pediatric ventilator management protocols
Why Join Us
- Opportunity to work in a specialized neonatal care environment with a projected start date of June 2026
- No on-call requirements, offering a predictable and structured schedule for travel clinicians
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