Respiratory Therapist - RRT
Location: Austin, TX
Start Date: 11-10-2025
End Date: 13 weeks from start date
Contract Type: Travel Contract
Shift Type: NOC
Hours per Week: 60 hrs per week
Candidate Pay Rate: $45.50/hour
About United Health Care Staffing
At United Health Care Staffing (UHC Staffing), we believe healthcare staffing should be more than just finding a job. We are here to connect amazing professionals with opportunities that make their careers exciting, rewarding, and meaningful. With us, you're not just signing up for a contract you are joining a team that's got your back, answers your calls, and maybe even cracks a joke or two to brighten your day. Think of us as the travel buddy who handles the logistics while you focus on what you do best helping people heal.
Roles & Responsibilities
- Provide advanced respiratory care including ventilator management and weaning protocols
- Administer oxygen therapy and nebulizer treatments safely and effectively
- Perform patient assessments, monitor respiratory status, and document care in the EMR
- Respond to emergency and code situations using ACLS/BLS skills when required
- Collaborate with nurses, physicians and multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes
- Educate patients and families on therapies and equipment to support recovery and discharge planning
Qualifications
- Current RRT credential (Registered Respiratory Therapist) required
- ACLS and BLS certifications required prior to start
- Minimum 1 year of respiratory therapy experience (acute care experience preferred)
- Current CPR certification and ability to meet facility onboarding requirements
- Eligible for or currently hold required state licensure to practice in Texas
Education
- Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy or equivalent (preferred)
Knowledge & Skills
- Strong ventilator management and weaning experience
- Proficient with oxygen delivery systems and nebulizer therapies
- Familiarity with ICU care and acute respiratory procedures
- Comfortable documenting in electronic medical records (EMR)
- Ability to work autonomously on night shifts and handle high-acuity patients
- Pediatric certifications/experience (NRP, PALS) are a plus for pediatric roles
Benefits
- Competitive weekly pay to reward your hard work
- Generous housing stipend or housing assistance options for travel clinicians
- Travel reimbursement to make relocation easy
- Licensure assistance and reimbursement to keep your credentials current
- Medical, Dental & Vision coverage options
- 401K retirement savings plan to help you plan ahead
- Paid Time Off so you can recharge between assignments
- Referral bonus program — bring a colleague, earn rewards
- A supportive team that values your expertise and work-life balance
Travel Perks: Explore Austin, TX
Explore Austin’s legendary live music scene and unbeatable food truck culture on your time off. Enjoy outdoor escapes like Zilker Park, Lady Bird Lake trails and Barton Springs Pool, or take a quick weekend trip into the Texas Hill Country for wineries and scenic drives. Don’t miss the Congress Avenue Bridge bat viewing at dusk and the eclectic shops and nightlife on Sixth Street.
Apply Now
Ready to start your next adventure as a Respiratory Therapist - RRT? Let's get you moving forward!
Send your resume to [email protected] or call us at 408-441-9200 today.
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