Registered Respiratory Therapist
Waco, TX
Jackson HealthPros
3x12 hrs

We’re hiring an experienced Respiratory Therapist for a local hospital where you will be responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating the treatment, care, and needs of patients with breathing disorders.

Minimum Requirements:

• Associate or bachelor’s degree from a Respiratory Therapy or Cardiopulmonary Science program.
• Current state respiratory therapist license in good standing with the State License Board.
• One year experience as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT).
• BLS certification.
• Experience with ventilator management, BiPAP, high-flow nasal cannula (HFNC), and tracheostomy care.
• Clinical experience in ED, ICU, stepdown, and acute care settings.
• Familiarity with chest physiotherapy (CPT), VEST therapy, bronchoscopy assistance, and use of metered nebulizer systems preferred.

Assignment Details

• Facility type: Hospital.
• Shift: Nights.
• Shift hours: 18:45–07:15.
• Unit exposures: Emergency Department, ICU, NICU, Stepdown, Acute Care.

Location Highlights

Waco, TX offers a central location with regional attractions and outdoor options. The city sits along the Brazos River and is approximately 1.5 hours north of Austin and 1.5 hours south of the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex, providing urban amenities within a reasonable drive. Magnolia Market at the Silos is a well-known downtown attraction less than 10 minutes from the central business district, and Cameron Park provides over 400 acres of riverfront trails and recreation about a 5–10 minute drive from downtown, supporting an active, suburban lifestyle. Nearby Lake Waco offers boating and fishing within 10–20 minutes of many neighborhoods, and the Dr Pepper Museum is located downtown, reflecting local culture and history with easy access to dining and transit corridors. The region supports a mix of quiet residential areas and growing commercial districts, suitable for clinicians seeking a suburban-to-urban balance with outdoor adventure options and weekend access to larger Texas cities.

Benefits Designed for Travelers

We value your commitment to patient care. Benefits available for travel clinicians include medical benefits, 401k matching, recruiter support, referral bonuses, paid housing options, and travel and license reimbursement.

Impacting Patient Care Nationwide

As a health professional with our recruiting team, you get flexibility, stability, and growth with options including direct hire, temp-to-hire, and travel contracts across the country. Recruiter support is available to discuss opportunities and next steps.

EEO Statement

Jackson Healthcare and its family of companies are an EEO/AA Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all of our associates.