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Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
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Hours: 36 hrs/wk
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Start Date: Jun 1, 2026
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Length: 13 weeks
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Openings: 2
American Traveler is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with critical care experience for a 13-week night shift travel contract at a 444-bed acute care hospital in Houston, TX.
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Work in the Respiratory Care department of a 444-bed acute care hospital in Houston, TX
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Night shift hours: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM
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Team consists of 3 RTs per night shift
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Patient ratios are variable
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Equipment used includes ventilators, BiPAP, oxygen, Vapotherm, and blood draw supplies
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Procedures performed include ventilator operation, bronchoscopies, and blood draws
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EMR: Meditech
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Rotating weekend requirement
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No blocked scheduling; no holidays off
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13-week assignment
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RRT or CRT credential required; must be active, licensed, and certified
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ACLS certification required (AHA or ARC accepted); certifications must not expire within the first 30 days of the start date
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Minimum 1 year of experience in respiratory therapy
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Must have active experience within the last 6 months in the role
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Critical care experience required
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ER experience preferred
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US SSN and DOB required for consideration — no Canadian SSN accepted
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Professional reference required (2 references required if licensed in Florida or Missouri)
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License required if applicable
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No gaps in work history of 90 days or more in the past 12 months
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Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible; no local candidates accepted
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Scrub color: pewter
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Perform standard respiratory therapy scope of practice including ventilator management, bronchoscopies, and blood draws
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Ability to prioritize tasks and perform effectively under stressful conditions is essential
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No floating required
