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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