Respiratory Therapist

Location: Austin, TX
Profession: Therapist

Posted: 10/12/2026
Salary: $1386/weekly

Weekly Hours: 36
Shift: Nights

Job Details

Job Title

Respiratory Therapist (RRT) – Travel Contract

Location

Austin, TX | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | 13 Weeks | Night Shift | 6:00 PM – 6:30 AM | Every Other Weekend | No Call Required

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide respiratory therapy services across a 368-bed facility as part of a team of 6–7 staff per shift
  • Operate and manage ventilator equipment including Servo, Hamilton, and Airvo systems
  • Document patient care and clinical data using the Meditech EMR system
  • Manage a patient load of approximately 35–45 units of service (UOS) per shift
  • Collaborate with a supervisor and fellow RTs to deliver safe, high-quality respiratory care on the night shift

Required Qualifications

  • RRT or CRT credential required
  • Active Texas Respiratory Care Practitioner (TX RCP) license required
  • Minimum of one year of adult respiratory therapy experience

Preferred Experience / Skills

  • NICU experience strongly preferred
  • Team-oriented mindset with the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment

Why Join Us

  • Work with modern respiratory equipment in a well-staffed unit with consistent shift structure and no on-call requirements
  • Opportunity to contribute to a supportive respiratory therapy team in a high-volume acute care setting in Austin, TX

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