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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jul 6, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with NICU and PICU experience for a 13-week day shift travel assignment at a women's hospital in Houston, TX.

Details

• Cardiopulmonary unit within a women's hospital, covering PICU, NICU (Levels 2, 3, and 4), PEDI floors, and adult ICU
• Day shift hours, 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
• Patient ratio of 7:1 on day shift
• Equipment used includes Crossvent, Airvo, Bunnell Jet, Drager VN500, Hamilton G5, Evolve Nitric Oxide, Pneuton, and Oscillator A
• Floating required to Adult ICU, general floors, Level 2/3/4 NICU, PICU, and Pedi units
• 4 weekend shifts required per four-week schedule
• 13-week contract

Requirements

• Active RRT license and certification required; license required if applicable
• Minimum 1 year of recent experience as a Respiratory Therapist, with active experience within the last 6 months
• Level 3 NICU or pediatric critical care experience required; adult-only experience will not be considered
• NRP (Advanced, 9th Edition – American Academy of Pediatrics card) required
• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, and PALS (AHA or ARC accepted); no certifications may expire within the first 30 days of the assignment start
• Delivery room experience required
• Experience with neonatal and pediatric ventilators and respiratory equipment preferred
• Adult respiratory therapy experience preferred
• US SSN and date of birth required for consideration
• One professional reference required
• No gaps in work history of 90 days or more within the past 12 months
• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible; local candidates will not be considered

Additional Information

• Perform intubations and surfactant administration as part of routine clinical duties
• Provide respiratory therapy services to neonatal and pediatric critical care patients, including delivery room support
• Gray monogrammed scrubs required
• Must be clocked in and ready for report no later than 6:37 AM / 6:37 PM