NICU Respiratory Therapist
Austin, TX
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 17, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) for a 13-week NICU night shift contract in Austin, TX, requiring at least 1 year of adult acute care respiratory experience.

Details

• Position is based in the Respiratory Therapy department of an acute care hospital in Austin, TX
• NICU-focused assignment with adult acute care respiratory responsibilities
• Caseload is volume-based, approximately 35–40 patients per shift rather than a fixed patient ratio
• Equipment used includes GE ventilators, V60 BiPAPs, and Airvo HFNC
• EMR system is Meditech
• Night shift hours: 6:00 PM – 6:00 AM
• Rotating weekend schedule with approximately 4 weekend shifts per month
• No on-call requirements
• 13-week contract

Requirements

• Active RRT credential required; license required if applicable
• Minimum 1 year of adult respiratory experience in an acute care setting
• Must have worked in the specialty within the last 6 months
• Active ACLS and NRP certifications required (AHA or ARC accepted); certifications must not expire within the first 30 days of the assignment start date
• US SSN and date of birth required for consideration
• One professional reference required (two required if licensed in Florida or Missouri)
• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility; local candidates are not eligible
• No gaps in work history of 90 days or more within the past 12 months

Additional Information

• Typical procedures include nebulizer treatments, chest physiotherapy (CPT), arterial blood gas collection, ventilator management, inhaled nitric oxide administration, bronchoscopy assistance, intubation assistance, and in-hospital transport of mechanically ventilated patients (e.g., to CT/MRI)
• Adult critical care experience (ICU or ED) is preferred
• Works alongside a supervisor and 7–9 staff members per shift within a department of approximately 50 total staff
• Strong collaboration skills across the RT department and other hospital disciplines are valued
• Scrub color requirement: olive green tops and black pants