Registered Respiratory Therapist
San Antonio, TX
PRIDE Health
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus
$1,774/weekOverview
- Start Date10/05/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- Weekly pay
- Holiday Pay
- Guaranteed Hours
- 401k retirement plan
- Cancelation protection
- Referral bonus
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
Description
RRT - Respiratory Therapy
Overview
- Travel role in San Antonio, Texas
- Full-time
- Day shift: 6:45 AM - 7:00 PM
- Contract length: 13 weeks
Role Summary
- Provides pulmonary care for critical, non-critical, and chronically ill adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients under physician direction with minimal supervision.
- Performs patient assessments, respiratory care plans, and technical/diagnostic respiratory therapy procedures across the hospital.
Required Qualifications
- Valid Registered Respiratory Therapist license in Texas
- Registered Respiratory Therapist experience within the last year
- 1 year of experience as a Registered Respiratory Therapist
- BLS issued by American Heart Association
- ACLS issued by American Heart Association
- PALS issued by American Heart Association
- NRP
Preferred Qualifications
- 1 - 3 years of experience preferred
Key Responsibilities
- Emergency response for Code Blue and Code White
- Airway management, including nasotracheal and endotracheal suctioning
- Aerosolized drug delivery
- Ventilator setup and operation
- Oral hygiene
- Airway retaining device placement and maintenance
- Airway support device management, including BiPAP and CPAP
- Oxygen delivery and therapeutic monitoring
- Chest film analysis
- Blood gas collection and analysis
- EKG analysis
- Documentation
- Cleaning and stocking equipment and supplies
- CAP and JC survey participation
- May function as Shift Leader or Team Leader
- Advanced practice skills may include therapeutic gas management and monitoring, including INO and HeO2; Pulmonary Function Testing; bronchoscopy assist; hemodynamic monitoring; waveform analysis; nocturnal SpO2 evaluation; polysomnography; and transport duties
Employer
PRIDE Health
59 nurses recommend working with PRIDE Health
PRIDE Health is the minority-owned healthcare recruitment division of Pride Global—an integrated human capital solutions and advisory firm. With our robust and abundant travel nursing and allied health employment options across the U.S., PRIDE Health will allow you to help change the way the world lives and heals as it connects you with the industry’s leading healthcare organizations.
Pride Health offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, pet insurance, and employee discounts with preferred vendors.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Pride Health is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of the race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, reproductive health decision making, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Fair Chance Employment
Pride Health is a Fair Chance employer. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local Fair Chance laws and ordinances, including, the California Fair Chance Act and all applicable local Fair Chance ordinances.
Accommodations
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of this role, please contact us.
Only applicable for San Francisco Candidates: Under the San Francisco Lactation in the Workplace Ordinance, we will provide written notice of lactation accommodation rights, and this notice will automatically be given upon hiring, any inquiry of parental leave or lactation accommodation.
Only applicable for Kentucky positions: For this type of employment, state law requires a criminal record check as a condition of employment. This applies to direct care staff (Examples: RN, LPN, Nurse Aides, Therapists) referred to Kentucky nursing facilities, assisted living communities, or long-term care facilities, in accordance with KRS 216.793.
About San Antonio, TX
As a Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist in San Antonio, TX here's what you should know:- The cost of living in San Antonio is lower than the national average, making it an affordable city to live in.
- Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living, providing good value for residents.
- The average high in summer is around 95°F, while the average low in winter is around 40°F, offering a mix of hot summers and mild winters.
- Short-term rentals and furnished housing options are relatively easy to find in San Antonio, with a variety of choices available for travel nurses.
- San Antonio is relatively car-friendly, with a well-connected road network.
- Public transportation options include buses and a streetcar system, providing convenient travel within the city.
- San Antonio is a diverse city with a wide range of demographics.
- It has a relatively young population, and common health issues may include allergies due to the climate.
- There is a large population of travel nurses in the area, creating a supportive community.
- San Antonio offers a vibrant culinary scene with diverse restaurants, a rich cultural heritage with art and music events, and a strong focus on sports and outdoor activities.
- The River Walk, the Alamo, and the Tower of the Americas are popular attractions for both locals and visitors.
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