Pediatric Respiratory Therapist
San Antonio, TX
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus
$1,480/weekOverview
- Start Date03/04/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- Referral bonus
- School loan reimbursement
- Vision benefits
- Wellness and fitness programs
- Company provided housing options
- License and certification reimbursement
- Life insurance
- Medical benefits
- Mileage reimbursement
- Pet insurance
- Discount program
- Employee assistance programs
- Guaranteed Hours
- Health savings account
- Holiday Pay
- 401k retirement plan
- Continuing Education
- Dental benefits
Description
Job Opportunity: RRT - Respiratory Therapy
Location: San Antonio, Texas
Employment Type: Travel
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Unit Information
- Pediatric Emergency Department (~30 beds)
- PICU (24 beds)
- PIMC (24 beds)
- Pediatric Surgery (24 beds)
- Pediatric Oncology / BMT (24 beds)
- Level 4 NICU (92 beds)
Staffing:
- 6-12 staff per shift
- Day Shift: 1 Supervisor/Team Lead, 0.5 ED, 2-4 NICU, 1.5-2 PICU, 0.5-4.5 floors
- Night Shift: Similar staffing
Patient Ratios:
- 30-40 units of therapy per shift
Equipment Used:
- Servo U ventilator with NAVA
- Avea Ventilator
- V60 noninvasive
- Vapotherm
- Blender HFNC
- Vest CPT
- Redbox IPV
- MetaNeb
- Cough Assist
- Percussor CPT
EMR System: Meditech
Required Qualifications
- License: Texas Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license
- Certifications: CRT or RRT, BLS, ACLS, NRP, PALS
- Experience: Minimum 1 year of experience in Pediatric ICU or Level 3/Level 4 NICU
- Prior Travel Experience: Not explicitly required
Preferred Skills
- Experience with nebulizer therapy, airway clearance, BiPAP, ventilator management, HFNC, bronchial hygiene assist, and arterial blood gases (ABG)
- Team player, flexible, able to work well with others
Additional Information
- Floating to adult units is voluntary
- Dress Code: Olive/sage scrub top with black scrub bottoms preferred; all black scrubs accepted
- Weekend Requirement: At least 4 weekend shifts per 4-week schedule (not necessarily every other weekend)
This position is ideal for respiratory therapists with pediatric critical care experience seeking a travel assignment in a high-acuity pediatric setting.
Employer
Host Healthcare
222 nurses recommend working with Host Healthcare
Pros
Cassie Jo is an absolute ROCKSTAR. She is on top of everything, insanely quick to respond, always ready to remedy any confusion or errors, such an incredible nurse advocate—will go to bat for you in the blink of an eye—as organized as anything I’ve ever seen, and just genuinely kind, caring, and compassionate. I seriously cannot say enough incredible things about her. She is the best and I am so thankful for all of her help, guidance, knowledge, organization, reassurance, skill, and friendliness.
Cons
absolutely NOTHING.
Recommends working with Host Healthcare
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About San Antonio, TX
As a Travel 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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