Travel Pediatric Respiratory Therapist
6 days ago
San Antonio
GHR Healthcare is seeking a travel Registered Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in San Antonio, Texas. Job Description & Requirements • Specialty: Registered Respiratory Therapist, • Discipline: Allied Health Professional, • Start Date: ASAP, • Duration: 13 weeks, • 36 hours per week, • Shift: 12 hours Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) – Night Shift in San Antonio, TX (78229). Seeking a licensed Texas Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) with pediatric PICU/NICU experience for a 13-week travel respiratory therapist job in the Medical Center district. \n\n Advance your career as a Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) in San Antonio, TX! Join a dynamic hospital team specializing in pediatric and neonatal respiratory care and gain hands-on experience with advanced ventilator management and pediatric critical care. Ideal for RRTs and pediatric respiratory therapists seeking travel assignments, NICU/PICU specialization, or pediatric respiratory jobs in Texas. \n\n Located in the vibrant Medical Center district of San Antonio (78229), this travel respiratory therapy job places you near the River Walk, historic missions, a thriving culinary scene, and easy access to shopping and entertainment — a great destination for healthcare professionals seeking career growth and a fulfilling lifestyle in San Antonio healthcare. \n\nJob Details\n\n • Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,320 – $1,420\n, • Position: Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) / Pediatric Respiratory Therapist\n, • Location: 7700 Floyd Curl Dr, San Antonio, TX 78229 (On-site) — San Antonio Medical Center\n, • Setting: Hospital-based (Pediatrics, PICU, NICU Level 3/4, Pediatric ED, Pediatric Surgery, Pediatric Oncology/BMT)\n, • Start Date: 02/10/2026\n, • End Date: 05/12/2026\n, • Contract Length: 13 weeks (travel respiratory therapist assignment)\n, • Shift: 12-hour nights (18:30–07:00)\n, • Hours per Week: 36\n, • Weekend Requirement: At least 4 weekend shifts per 4-week schedule\n, • EMR: Meditech\n, • Dress Code: Olive/sage scrub top with black scrub bottoms (all black accepted)\n\n\nJob Requirements / Qualifications\n\n, • Experience: Minimum 1 year recent pediatric critical care experience in PICU or Level 3/Level 4 NICU required\n, • Licensure: Active Texas Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license required\n, • Credential: RRT preferred (CRT accepted); Registered Respiratory Therapist credential preferred\n, • Certifications: BLS, ACLS, NRP, PALS required\n, • Clinical Skills: Ventilator management, non-invasive ventilation (BiPAP/V60), HFNC (Vapotherm/Blender HFNC), airway clearance therapies, ABG collection/analysis, pediatric airway management, high-acuity critical care respiratory support\n, • Equipment Experience: Servo U with NAVA, Avea Ventilator, V60 noninvasive, Vapotherm, Vest CPT, Redbox IPV, MetaNeb, Cough Assist, Percussor CPT\n, • Team Fit: Flexible, dependable, collaborative — able to thrive in high-acuity, team-based pediatric and neonatal environments\n\n\nResponsibilities\n\n, • Provide respiratory care to pediatric and neonatal patients across multiple units: Pediatric ED, PICU, PIMC, Pediatric Surgery, Pediatric Oncology/BMT, and Level 4 NICU\n, • Perform and manage therapies: nebulizer treatments, airway clearance, BiPAP, ventilator support, HFNC, bronchial hygiene, and ABG sampling\n, • Operate, configure, and troubleshoot advanced respiratory equipment and neonatal/pediatric ventilators\n, • Deliver advanced ventilator management and critical care respiratory interventions for pediatric and neonatal patients\n, • Document assessments, interventions, and patient responses accurately in the Meditech EMR\n, • Respond to respiratory emergencies, participate in rapid responses, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes\n, • Float to adult areas on a voluntary basis as needed and maintain flexibility across units\n GHR Healthcare Job ID #458531. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Hospital About GHR Healthcare For over 30 years, GHR Healthcare has been the bridge between healthcare professionals and the facilities that need them nationwide. We're committed to uncovering your ideal fit, supported by GHR's dedication to competitive compensation, transparent communication, and a devoted team that genuinely cares about your career journey. You can trust us to stand by your side as your advocate, confidante, and partner in advancing your career. At GHR, care and consideration are at the heart of everything we do. Visit ghrhealthcare.com to learn more.