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.