Registered Respiratory Therapist
Fort Worth, TX
PRIDE Health
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Location: Fort Worth, Texas
Employment Type: Travel Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: 7 PM, every other weekend
Hours per Week: 36 hours
Call Requirements: None (No on-call)

Unit and Work Environment

• Unit: Respiratory Therapy
• Documentation System: Meditech
• Patient Population: All age ranges, including NICU (Neonatal Intensive Care Unit) experience required
• Procedures Performed:

  • Arterial Blood Gases (ABGs) drawing
  • Assisting with intubation
  • Nebulizer treatments
  • Metaneb therapy
  • Intermittent Positive Pressure Breathing (IPPB)
  • Chest Physiotherapy (CPT)
• Ventilator Experience Preferred: Servo I ventilator
• Additional Equipment Experience Preferred: I-Stat

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) license in Texas
• Minimum 2 years of Registered Respiratory Therapist experience, including experience within the last year
• Certifications: ACLS, BLS, NBRC, NRP, PALS
• Experience working with Neonate patients and certified Respiratory Therapy NICU experience
• ICU and Emergency Department (ED) experience
• Ability to draw Arterial Blood Gases (ABGs)

Dress Code and Appearance Standards

• Scrub Color: Black scrubs (purchase required)
• Nail Policy: Clean and healthy nails; no artificial nails, gel, or similar enhancements
• Hair: Neat and clean; no extreme styles or colors; hair shoulder length or longer must be pulled back in the lab
• Facial Hair: Beards, mustaches, and sideburns must be clean and neatly trimmed
• Tattoos: Should be covered whenever possible; exceptions addressed individually
• Piercings: Only ear piercings allowed; visible piercings such as nose or tongue rings are prohibited

Additional Information

• Floating and attendance policies will follow company-wide standards
• No call requirements; guaranteed 36 hours per week

This position is ideal for experienced RRTs with strong critical care skills, including NICU experience, seeking a travel assignment in a hospital setting with a focus on respiratory therapy.