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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) for a 13-week night shift travel assignment in a Respiratory Therapy/Cardiopulmonary unit at a hospital in Kingwood, TX.
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419-bed acute care hospital setting in Kingwood, TX
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Respiratory Therapy/Cardiopulmonary unit with a team of 48 staff
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Night shift staffing includes 1 Lead RT, 6–8 staff RTs, and 1 EKG tech
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Patient ratio of 1:10–15 on first rounds
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Common procedures include arterial punctures, oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy, and non-invasive ventilation
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Equipment used includes V60 BiPAP, Vapotherm, Avea & Hamilton ventilators, and EPOC ABG analyzers
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EMR: MEDITECH
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Night shift: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM
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Work every other weekend (Saturday and Sunday)
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13-week contract
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Active RRT license and certification required (license required if applicable)
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Minimum 1 year of recent respiratory therapy experience; allied candidates must have at least 6 months of experience within the last 6 months
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Strong patient assessment skills required
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Ability to perform treatment procedures as ordered by a physician
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Current BLS and ACLS certifications required (AHA or ARC accepted; certifications must not expire within the first 30 days of the assignment start)
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NRP and PALS certifications preferred
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Critical care experience preferred
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US SSN and date of birth required for consideration
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One professional reference required (two required for candidates licensed in Florida or Missouri)
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No gaps in work history of 90 days or more within the past 12 months
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Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility — local candidates are not eligible
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Perform respiratory therapy treatments and procedures as ordered by the physician
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Conduct patient assessments across a general respiratory therapy caseload
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Work alongside a Lead RT and a team of 6–8 staff RTs and an EKG tech on the night shift
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Pewter scrubs required
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First-time travelers will be considered (auto-offer position)
