Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
Houston, TX
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jun 1, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 2

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with critical care experience for a 13-week night shift travel contract at a 444-bed acute care hospital in Houston, TX.

Details

• Work in the Respiratory Care department of a 444-bed acute care hospital in Houston, TX
• Night shift hours: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM
• Team consists of 3 RTs per night shift
• Patient ratios are variable
• Equipment used includes ventilators, BiPAP, oxygen, Vapotherm, and blood draw supplies
• Procedures performed include ventilator operation, bronchoscopies, and blood draws
• EMR: Meditech
• Rotating weekend requirement
• No blocked scheduling; no holidays off
• 13-week assignment

Requirements

• RRT or CRT credential required; must be active, licensed, and certified
• ACLS certification required (AHA or ARC accepted); certifications must not expire within the first 30 days of the start date
• Minimum 1 year of experience in respiratory therapy
• Must have active experience within the last 6 months in the role
• Critical care experience required
• ER experience preferred
• US SSN and DOB required for consideration — no Canadian SSN accepted
• Professional reference required (2 references required if licensed in Florida or Missouri)
• License required if applicable
• No gaps in work history of 90 days or more in the past 12 months

Additional Information

• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible; no local candidates accepted
• Scrub color: pewter
• Perform standard respiratory therapy scope of practice including ventilator management, bronchoscopies, and blood draws
• Ability to prioritize tasks and perform effectively under stressful conditions is essential
• No floating required