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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 23, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 2

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist for a night shift ICU-focused role requiring 1 year of ICU RT experience and ACLS/BLS certification.

Details

• 200-bed hospital respiratory therapy department
• Night shift coverage from 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM
• Staffing includes ICU, ED, floor, and COVID unit coverage with 4-6 vents per ICU RT and 30-40 UOS per assignment
• Uses GE Carescape R860 and PB 840 ventilators, Philips V60 and Vision BiPAP, MetaNeb, Vapotherm, Max-Venturi HFNC, and Nitric Oxide therapy
• Meditech EMR used
• Typical procedures include ventilator and BiPAP checks, ABGs, hand-held nebulizer treatments, CPT via MetaNeb or vest, oxygen checks, and nitric oxide administration
• Floating required throughout the entire facility, excluding pediatrics, NICU, and mother-baby units
• 4 weekend shifts per 4-week schedule required
• No on-call requirements

Requirements

• Active RRT license required if applicable
• Minimum 1 year of ICU respiratory therapy experience required
• BLS and ACLS certification required
• No gaps in work history exceeding 90 days within the past 12 months
• US SSN and date of birth required for consideration

Additional Information

• Provide respiratory care across ICU, ED, and general floor units, including COVID-designated areas
• Work as part of a collaborative, team-focused respiratory therapy staff
• Dress code includes olive/sage scrub tops with black bottoms, OR scrubs permitted for COVID care
• Best suited for candidates with a positive, team-oriented personality
• Local candidates will not be considered due to a 50-mile radius rule