Registered Respiratory Therapist - NICU
Corpus Christi, TX
Catalytic Solutions
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus
$1,600/weekOverview
- Start Date11/23/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- Benefits start day 1
- Sick pay
- Life insurance
- Referral bonus
- Health savings account
- Discount program
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
- Wellness and fitness programs
- License and certification reimbursement
- Pet insurance
Description
At Catalytic Solutions, we’re redefining what healthcare staffing should feel like. We believe outstanding patient care begins with clinicians who feel supported, respected, and empowered. That’s why we combine personalized recruiter relationships with transparent, tech-driven processes that make every assignment simple, seamless, and rewarding.
We partner with top healthcare systems nationwide to deliver high-quality travel nurses and allied professionals at competitive rates—while ensuring our clinicians earn industry-leading pay packages. Behind every placement is our experienced operations team handling compliance, credentialing, and communication so you can focus on delivering exceptional care.
Catalytic Solutions—where clinicians thrive, partners trust us, and healthcare staffing gets smarter.
RRT - Respiratory Therapy
Location: Corpus Christi, Texas Employment Type: Travel Contract Length: 13 weeks Hours: 36 per week Start Date: Data collection 10/20/2026
Unit Details
- Department: Respiratory Therapy, 3rd floor, Main Hospital building
- Beds: 24-bed ICU, 16-bed ED, 8-bed ED, 16-bed NICU, 40-bed Med/Surg, 25-bed Tele unit
- Staffing: 20 Respiratory Therapists
- Shifts:
- Day: 1 supervisor, 2-3 RTs
- Night: 1 supervisor, 2-3 RTs
- Patient ratios: Not applicable
- Equipment: 840, 980, V60, Vapotherm, Hamilton MR1, C1, C6
- Weekends: Rotating weekends
- Dress code: Pewter grey scrubs
- Float scope: May float to the RT department at a sister facility
Responsibilities
- Patient assessment
- Administer therapies, including oxygen, aerosol medication delivery, and chest physiotherapy
- Assist with bronchoscopies at the bedside and in the endoscopy suite
- Assist with placement of artificial airways
- Initiate, monitor, and maintain mechanical ventilation
- Assist with transport of ventilator-dependent patients
- Respond to emergent situations and ensure airway integrity and ventilation during resuscitation
- Assist at moderate- and high-risk deliveries for neonatal stabilization and/or resuscitation
- Serve as a clinical resource, educating patients, families, and staff
- Set up, operate, clean, sterilize, and store respiratory therapy equipment
Required Qualifications
- Valid Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) license in Texas
- Registered Respiratory Therapist with 1 year of experience, including experience within the last year
- NBRC certification
- ACLS
- BLS
- PALS
- Experience working with adult patients
- Experience in a critical care setting
Employer
Catalytic Solutions
At Catalytic Solutions, we’re redefining what healthcare staffing should feel like. We believe outstanding patient care begins with clinicians who feel supported, respected, and empowered. That’s why we combine personalized recruiter relationships with transparent, tech-driven processes that make every assignment simple, seamless, and rewarding.
We partner with top healthcare systems nationwide to deliver high-quality travel nurses and allied professionals at competitive rates—while ensuring our clinicians earn industry-leading pay packages. Behind every placement is our experienced operations team handling compliance, credentialing, and communication so you can focus on delivering exceptional care.
Catalytic Solutions—where clinicians thrive, partners trust us, and healthcare staffing gets smarter.
About Corpus Christi, TX
As a Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist in Corpus Christi, TX here's what you should know:- The cost of living in Corpus Christi is lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.
- Average summer highs are around 92°F, and winter lows are around 48°F.
- Short-term rentals are relatively easy to find in Corpus Christi, especially in the beach areas and downtown.
- Corpus Christi is car-friendly, and public transportation options include buses and trolleys, but they may not be as extensive as in larger cities.
- Corpus Christi has a diverse population with a mix of ethnicities.
- The age range is varied, with a significant number of retirees.
- Common health issues may include allergies due to the coastal environment.
- There is a growing population of travel nurses in the area.
- Corpus Christi offers a variety of activities including beach outings, seafood restaurants, art galleries, live music venues, water sports, and outdoor adventures like birdwatching and hiking.
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