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Job description
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - Austin, TX Hospital Travel Contract
Join a collaborative respiratory therapy team as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) in Austin, Texas. This 13-week hospital travel contract is an on-site night-shift opportunity for an experienced adult respiratory therapist who enjoys a fast-paced, team-oriented environment and is comfortable supporting a broad patient population. NICU experience is preferred, and no call is required.
Located in vibrant South Austin, this respiratory therapy assignment offers access to a welcoming community known for live music, excellent dining, outdoor recreation, and nearby trails along Lady Bird Lake. With its energetic culture and year-round opportunities to explore, Austin is an exciting destination for your next professional healthcare assignment.
Travel Respiratory Therapist Job Details
Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,120-$1,200
Assignment Type: 13-week hospital travel contract
Start Date: October 12, 2026
Location: Austin, Texas
Healthcare Setting: Acute care hospital
Schedule: 12-hour night shifts, approximately 6:00 p.m. to 6:30 a.m.
Hours: 36 hours per week
Weekends: Every other weekend
Call: Not required
Openings: 2
Dress Code: Olive green scrub top and black scrub pants
Registered Respiratory Therapist Job Requirements At least 1 year of adult respiratory therapy experience
Current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) credential
Current Texas Respiratory Care Practitioner authorization or license
Ability to work 12-hour night shifts in an acute hospital setting
Strong communication, clinical judgment, patient assessment, and teamwork skills
NICU or neonatal respiratory care experience preferred
Respiratory Therapist Responsibilities Provide respiratory care for adult hospital patients in a collaborative clinical environment
Assess respiratory status and deliver respiratory treatments in accordance with established care plans and clinical protocols
Operate and monitor respiratory equipment, including Servo and Hamilton ventilators and Airvo systems
Recognize changes in patient condition and communicate concerns promptly to the interdisciplinary care team
Document assessments, treatments, patient responses, and other clinical information in the Meditech electronic medical record
Work effectively with approximately 6-7 respiratory therapy staff members per shift
Support a positive, team-oriented care environment while maintaining professional standards and patient safety
Apply now to join our healthcare team as a Registered Respiratory Therapist in Austin, Texas, and take the next step in your travel respiratory therapy career.
Benefits
401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
Equal Opportunity
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Worksite address
austin, TX, 78716, US
Who can apply
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