Respiratory Therapist

Job Title

Travel PICU/NICU Respiratory Therapist (RTT)

Location

Houston, Texas

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Travel | 13-Week Assignment | Night Shift (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM) | 4 weekend shifts required per four-week schedule

Key Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory therapy services in PICU and NICU settings, including Level 2, 3, and 4 NICU environments
• Perform intubations and surfactant administration
• Operate and manage ventilators and respiratory equipment including Crossvent, Airvo, Bunnell Jet, Drager VN500, Hamilton G5, Evolve Nitric Oxide, Pneuton, and Oscillator A
• Participate in delivery room respiratory support and neonatal resuscitation
• Float as needed to Adult ICU, general floors, PICU, and pediatric units
• Adhere to strict time and attendance requirements, clocked in and ready for report no later than 18:37

Required Qualifications

• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential required
• Minimum 1 year of experience; NICU (Level 3) and/or PICU experience required — adult-only experience will not be considered
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification required
• Delivery room experience required
• Active BLS and ACLS certifications required
• PALS certification required

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Pediatric critical care experience in addition to neonatal experience
• Adult respiratory therapy experience as a complement to neonatal/pediatric background
• Quick learner who adapts well in a fast-paced clinical environment

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work in a specialized women's and neonatal care environment with exposure to a wide range of acuity levels across NICU and PICU settings
• Gain experience with advanced respiratory equipment and procedures in a high-volume, specialized unit