Pediatric Respiratory Therapist
San Antonio, TX
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs

Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) – Night Shift in San Antonio, TX (78229). Seeking a licensed Texas Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) with pediatric PICU/NICU experience for a 13-week travel respiratory therapist job in the Medical Center district.

Advance your career as a Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) in San Antonio, TX! Join a dynamic hospital team specializing in pediatric and neonatal respiratory care and gain hands-on experience with advanced ventilator management and pediatric critical care. Ideal for RRTs and pediatric respiratory therapists seeking travel assignments, NICU/PICU specialization, or pediatric respiratory jobs in Texas.

Located in the vibrant Medical Center district of San Antonio (78229), this travel respiratory therapy job places you near the River Walk, historic missions, a thriving culinary scene, and easy access to shopping and entertainment — a great destination for healthcare professionals seeking career growth and a fulfilling lifestyle in San Antonio healthcare.

Job Details

• Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,320 – $1,420
• Position: Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) / Pediatric Respiratory Therapist
• Location: 7700 Floyd Curl Dr, San Antonio, TX 78229 (On-site) — San Antonio Medical Center
• Setting: Hospital-based (Pediatrics, PICU, NICU Level 3/4, Pediatric ED, Pediatric Surgery, Pediatric Oncology/BMT)
• Start Date: 02/10/2026
• End Date: 05/12/2026
• Contract Length: 13 weeks (travel respiratory therapist assignment)
• Shift: 12-hour nights (18:30–07:00)
• Hours per Week: 36
• Weekend Requirement: At least 4 weekend shifts per 4-week schedule
• EMR: Meditech
• Dress Code: Olive/sage scrub top with black scrub bottoms (all black accepted)

Job Requirements / Qualifications

• Experience: Minimum 1 year recent pediatric critical care experience in PICU or Level 3/Level 4 NICU required
• Licensure: Active Texas Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license required
• Credential: RRT preferred (CRT accepted); Registered Respiratory Therapist credential preferred
• Certifications: BLS, ACLS, NRP, PALS required
• Clinical Skills: Ventilator management, non-invasive ventilation (BiPAP/V60), HFNC (Vapotherm/Blender HFNC), airway clearance therapies, ABG collection/analysis, pediatric airway management, high-acuity critical care respiratory support
• Equipment Experience: Servo U with NAVA, Avea Ventilator, V60 noninvasive, Vapotherm, Vest CPT, Redbox IPV, MetaNeb, Cough Assist, Percussor CPT
• Team Fit: Flexible, dependable, collaborative — able to thrive in high-acuity, team-based pediatric and neonatal environments

Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory care to pediatric and neonatal patients across multiple units: Pediatric ED, PICU, PIMC, Pediatric Surgery, Pediatric Oncology/BMT, and Level 4 NICU
• Perform and manage therapies: nebulizer treatments, airway clearance, BiPAP, ventilator support, HFNC, bronchial hygiene, and ABG sampling
• Operate, configure, and troubleshoot advanced respiratory equipment and neonatal/pediatric ventilators
• Deliver advanced ventilator management and critical care respiratory interventions for pediatric and neonatal patients
• Document assessments, interventions, and patient responses accurately in the Meditech EMR
• Respond to respiratory emergencies, participate in rapid responses, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes
• Float to adult areas on a voluntary basis as needed and maintain flexibility across units
• Maintain compliance with hospital policies, infection prevention standards, and unit workflows

Why Apply? This travel RRT opportunity offers hands-on pediatric critical care experience, advanced ventilator management exposure, and the chance to work in a leading San Antonio hospital. Ideal for respiratory therapists seeking travel assignments, pediatric respiratory therapy roles, or NICU/PICU specialization in Texas.

Apply now to join our healthcare team and take the next step in your career as a Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) in San Antonio, TX. Explore rewarding travel respiratory therapist jobs and pediatric respiratory therapist positions in the San Antonio Medical Center today.

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