Registered Respiratory Therapist, Pediatric/Neonatal ICU
Austin, TX
Access Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days

Job Opportunity: Registered Respiratory Therapist (Travel)

Location: Austin, Texas
Specialty: Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Required minimum 2 years of experience in Pediatric ICU or Neonatal ICU.
• Must hold RRT credential (Registered Respiratory Therapist) only.

Required Qualifications

• Current, valid Respiratory Therapist license for Texas.
• Minimum 2 years of Pediatric ICU or Neonatal ICU experience.
• BLS (AHA) certification required.
• PALS (AHA) certification required.
• ACLS (AHA) certification required.
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) certification required (AHA/American Academy of Pediatrics).
• Completion of specialty competency exams and core competencies with minimum passing scores.
• Compliance with all required immunizations and health screenings, including:

  • MMR (two vaccines or positive titer, no declinations accepted)
  • Hepatitis B vaccination or signed declination
  • Influenza vaccine (seasonal, exemptions accepted with mask requirement)
  • Varicella vaccination or immunity proof (no declinations accepted)
  • Tdap vaccination (valid for 10 years, no declinations accepted)
  • TB screening (2-step PPD or IGRA with negative chest X-ray if applicable)
• Fit testing for respiratory protection (PAPR not done onsite).
• Drug screening (12 panel) within 30 days prior to assignment start, updated annually.
• Verification of education, employment, and professional references.
• Criminal background checks and EPLS (Exclusionary Party List System) screening.
• Annual health statement or physical exam.
• Driver’s license or state ID valid and matching address requirements.

Additional Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required.
• Onboarding includes completion of specific education attestations and facility-specific forms.
• Post-assignment surveys and evaluations may be requested.

This position is ideal for experienced Pediatric or Neonatal ICU Respiratory Therapists seeking a travel assignment in Texas.