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Respiratory Therapist

Austin, TX

Respiratory Therapist – NICU/Acute Care | Night Shift | Austin, TX

Contract: 13 Weeks | Shift: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM | Hours: 36 guaranteed per week | Start: August 17, 2026

This 13-week contract opportunity is ideal for an experienced Respiratory Therapist comfortable working in a high-acuity acute care environment, including neonatal and adult respiratory care.

Unit Overview

The respiratory therapy department covers a broad clinical scope across the hospital. Candidates must be comfortable managing patients from 32 weeks gestation through adult critical care. The team runs 7–9 staff per shift under dedicated supervisor coverage, with assignments based on patient volume and clinical need.

Clinical Scope

Nebulizer treatments, CPT, and arterial blood gas collection
Ventilator management including transport within the facility (e.g., to imaging)
High-flow nasal cannula therapy
BiPAP management
Inhaled nitric oxide delivery
Bronchoscopy and intubation assistance

Schedule

Night shift: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM
Rotating weekends — approximately 4 per month
No on-call requirement

Requirements

Active RRT credential
Adult respiratory experience in an acute care setting required
Adult critical care (ICU or ED) experience strongly preferred
Must be comfortable managing neonatal patients (32-week gestation and above)
Strong interpersonal and multidisciplinary collaboration skills

Dress Code

Olive green tops with black pants

This is a collaborative, fast-paced environment where strong communication across disciplines is essential. Candidates who thrive in dynamic, volume-driven settings are encouraged to apply.