Registered Respiratory Therapist
Corpus Christi, TX
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 23, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist for a 13-week night shift assignment requiring critical care experience with adults and current RRT licensure.

Details

• Respiratory Therapy department within a hospital on the 3rd floor of the main hospital building
• Unit supports a 24-bed ICU, 16-bed ED, 8-bed ED, 16-bed NICU, 40-bed Med/Surg, and 25-bed Tele unit
• Staffed by approximately 20 Respiratory Therapists with 1 supervisor and 2-3 RTs per shift
• Uses equipment including 840, 980, V60, Vapotherm, Hamilton MR1, C1, and C6 ventilators
• Meditech EMR used
• Night shift hours from 6:00 PM to 6:00 AM
• 13-week assignment length
• Rotating weekend schedule required
• Floating to Doctors Regional Medical Center RT Department may be required

Requirements

• Active RCP license with the Texas Medical Board (license required if applicable)
• RRT credential through the National Board for Respiratory Care
• Current ACLS and BLS certifications required
• Minimum 1 year of experience required
• Critical care experience with adults required
• NICU Level 3 experience preferred, including use of Oscillators, InoMax, 980s, Hamilton C6, and Vapotherm
• PALS and NRP certifications preferred
• No gaps in work history of 90 days or more within the past 12 months

Additional Information

• Perform patient assessments and administer therapies including oxygen, aerosol medication delivery, and chest physiotherapy
• Assist with bedside and endoscopy suite bronchoscopies
• Assist with placement of artificial airways
• Initiate, monitor, and maintain mechanical ventilation
• Assist with transport of ventilator-dependent patients
• Respond to emergent patient situations to ensure airway integrity and adequate ventilation during resuscitation
• Assist at moderate and high-risk deliveries for neonatal stabilization and resuscitation
• Serve as a clinical resource providing education to patients, families, and staff
• Set up, operate, clean, sterilize, and store respiratory therapy equipment
• Pewter grey scrubs required as dress code
• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility, as local candidates will not be considered