Respiratory Therapist - Neuro Diagnostics
Odessa, TX
GHR Healthcare - Travel
3x12 hrs

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) in Odessa, TX — 13-week travel contract (RRT required). Night shift travel respiratory therapist opportunity; ACLS, BLS, NRP, and PALS required.

Join a dynamic hospital respiratory care team in Odessa, Texas for a 13-week travel respiratory therapist job. This travel RRT position offers hands-on experience with diverse patient populations, advanced ventilator management, and collaborative clinical practice in a modern hospital setting in West Texas.

Healthcare Job Details

• Location: Odessa, TX 79761 — Odessa, TX respiratory jobs / Texas respiratory therapist jobs
• Role: Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) – Hospital
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks (April 7, 2026 – July 7, 2026)
• Shift: Nights, 3x12-hour (18:45 – 07:15) — night shift travel respiratory therapist
• Hours per Week: 36
• Unit: 7400 - Respiratory Care - Respiratory Therapist
• Patient Age Groups: Neonates, Infants, Pediatrics, Adolescents, Adults, Geriatrics
• Weekend Coverage: Required (9 weekend shifts per contract)
• Orientation: 24 hours
• Note: Local candidates within 50 miles not accepted

Job Requirements / Qualifications

• Valid RRT credential required (CRT not accepted)
• Minimum 1 year of experience as a Respiratory Therapist (hospital experience preferred)
• Current ACLS, BLS, NRP, and PALS certifications
• Clinical experience in adult med/surg, adult critical care, and general pediatrics
• Trauma Level II experience required; Trauma Level I and community hospital experience preferred
• Cerner electronic charting experience preferred
• Flu vaccine required (medical/religious exemptions allowed)

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive respiratory care across a wide patient population, including neonatal and adult critical care
• Perform advanced respiratory procedures: intubation assist, extubation, tracheostomy care, pulmonary hygiene, sputum collection
• Manage and troubleshoot ventilators and specialized devices: jet and oscillatory ventilators, PB 980, V-60 NIV, Nitric delivery systems
• Provide point-of-care blood gas analysis using Istat and interpret arterial blood gases
• Assist in high-risk deliveries and provide respiratory support in Level 3 NICU and Trauma units
• Perform basic EKGs and support Rapid Response Teams as needed
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams (nursing, physicians, respiratory services) and maintain accurate documentation in Cerner

Compensation

• Estimated Weekly Salary: $1,500–$1,620 per week

Why Join This Travel Respiratory Therapist Job

• Gain experience with advanced ventilator modes and NICU/trauma care — strong clinical development opportunity
• Work in a supportive hospital environment with interdisciplinary collaboration
• Exposure to a full spectrum of patient ages and conditions to expand your respiratory therapy skillset
• Competitive travel respiratory compensation and benefits available through your staffing agency
• Live and work in Odessa, TX — welcoming community, West Texas sunsets, and outdoor recreation

Ready to take the next step in your respiratory therapy career? Apply now for this Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) position in Odessa, TX. Submit your resume, current RRT license, and certification copies (ACLS, BLS, NRP, PALS) to be considered. Join our healthcare team today!

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