Registered Respiratory Therapist - PICU/NICU
Austin, TX
Jackson HealthPros
3x12 hrs

We’re hiring an experienced Respiratory Therapist for a local healthcare provider where you’ll 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 Texas state license in good standing.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential required.
• Minimum 2 years of clinical experience in Pediatric ICU or Neonatal ICU; RRT experience in critical care settings required (client-specific).
• BLS certification required.
• Experience with ventilator management, neonatal/pediatric respiratory support modalities, arterial blood gas interpretation, and respiratory assessment documentation.
• Ability to work night shift schedule and perform duties in an acute hospital setting.
• Preferred: Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification and prior experience at a tertiary or children’s hospital.

Apply now and one of our recruiters will reach out with the details to see if this is the right fit for you.

Assignment Details

• Facility Type: Hospital.
• Primary Specialty: Registered Respiratory Therapist.
• Shift Name: Nights.
• Shift Details: Nights 18:30–07:00.
• Floating Requirement: May be required to float to other facilities within the client network as needed.
• Required Experience: Pediatric ICU or Neonatal ICU minimum 2 years, RRT only.

Location Highlights

Explore Austin, TX, with access to parks, live music, and the Colorado River. Visit Zilker Park and Barton Springs within a 10–15 minute drive from downtown for kayaking, hiking, and outdoor concerts, or travel about 20 miles to McKinney Falls State Park for additional hiking and waterfall viewing. The city offers an urban, vibrant lifestyle with the Congress Avenue entertainment district and Sixth Street live music venues within central Austin, and easy access to commuter options including Capital Metro rail and major highways such as I-35 and US-290. For cultural activities, the Texas State Capitol and the Blanton Museum are centrally located, while outdoor recreation extends to the nearby Texas Hill Country 30–60 minutes west for wine trails and scenic drives.

Benefits Designed for Travelers

We deeply value your commitment to improving the lives of others, that’s why we offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package starting your first day.

• Weekly, On-Time Pay.
• Full Medical Benefits and 401k Matching Plan.
• 24/7 Recruiter: Your main point of contact available by text, phone, or email.
• Competitive Referral Bonuses.
• 100% Paid Housing Available.
• Travel and License Reimbursement.

Impacting Patient Care Nationwide

As a health professional with our organization, you receive options for direct hire, temp-to-hire, and travel contracts across the country. You receive full-time pay and benefits in travel contracts that support mobility and stability. Our career tools assist with matching qualifications to opportunities.

EEO Statement

We 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.