Registered Respiratory Therapist PICU
Lubbock, TX
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: RRT PICU (Respiratory / Neuro Diagnostics)

Location: Lubbock, Texas
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Position: Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with PICU/NICU experience
• Experience Required: Minimum 1 year in specialty (PICU/NICU experience required)
• Prior Travel Experience: Not explicitly required (1st timers OK)
• Floating: No floating between units
• On-call: Not required
• Weekend Requirement: Generally every other weekend, variable
• Block Schedules: Yes
• Patient Ratios: Not applicable
• Special Requirements:

  • PICU/NICU experience mandatory
  • Certifications: PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support), NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)

Facility Highlights

• Type: Children’s Hospital / Level II Pediatric Trauma Center
• Total Staffed Beds: 181

Required Qualifications

Licensure

• Must hold a current, valid Respiratory Therapist license for Texas

Certifications

• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA or Canadian Heart & Stroke Foundation approved
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA or Canadian Heart & Stroke Foundation approved
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) - AHA or Canadian Heart & Stroke Foundation approved
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) - Current certification by AAP, AHA, or Canadian Paediatric Society
• Other certifications may be required based on clinical track (e.g., Chemotherapy, EFM) but not mandatory unless specified

Background and Compliance

• Background check within 45 days of start, covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years
• Drug screening: 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start (no instant tests)
• Physical exam within 1 year of start, signed by MD, NP, PA, or DO
• Immunizations and health documents required:

  • TDAP (within 10 years or declination accepted)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titer
  • Hepatitis B vaccination or signed declination
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer
  • Seasonal Flu vaccine or declination (required during flu season)
  • COVID vaccine or declination
• Respirator clearance (RespSafety) required annually for travel candidates

References and Employment History

• Minimum 2 references covering 1 year of employment within last 3 years in a comparable specialty/setting
• Employment application covering at least last 5 years (7 years for APN/Subcontractors) with month/year format

Scheduling and Work Environment

• Weekends: Generally every other weekend, variable
• No on-call duties
• No floating between units
• Scrub color for RRTs: Galaxy Blue/Royal Blue
• Parking: Free in any unrestricted space; bike racks available

Additional Requirements

• Completion of Providence-specific WorkRamp training modules prior to start (assigned by CS)
• Badge photo required (passport style with neutral background)
• Compliance with Providence’s floating policy acknowledgment (may be required to float to nearby Providence facilities)

Summary

This is a travel contract opportunity for a Registered Respiratory Therapist with PICU/NICU experience in a pediatric hospital setting in Texas. The contract length is approximately 13 weeks. Candidates must have at least 1 year of specialty experience, current licensure, and required pediatric certifications (PALS, NRP). Weekend work is expected every other weekend, with no on-call or floating duties. Comprehensive background checks, immunizations, and compliance training are mandatory prior to start.