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Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT/CRT) Travel Contract – Hospital Job in Brownwood, Texas

Apply for a 13-week Registered Respiratory Therapist travel assignment in Brownwood, Texas. Join a collaborative hospital respiratory therapy team providing care for neonates, pediatrics, adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients across the lifespan. This travel respiratory therapist job offers a 12-hour night-shift schedule in a welcoming West Central Texas community near Lake Brownwood.

Travel Respiratory Therapist Job Details

• Position: Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT); Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) candidates may also be considered
• Healthcare Setting: Hospital respiratory therapy department
• Location: Brownwood, Texas
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,500–$1,620
• Start Date: November 16, 2026
• Assignment Duration: 13 weeks
• Schedule: Three 12-hour night shifts per week, from 6:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.
• Hours: Approximately 36 hours per week
• Scheduling: Block scheduling with weekend coverage included
• Patient Population: Neonates, infants, pediatrics, adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients

Respiratory Therapist Job Requirements

• At least 2 years of recent respiratory therapy experience; previous hospital experience preferred
• Current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) credential
• Active respiratory therapy license in hand at the time of submission
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications
• NRP and PALS certifications preferred for candidates providing neonatal and pediatric respiratory care
• Experience with Sunrise charting required; familiarity with Altera preferred
• Ability to provide respiratory care across neonatal, pediatric, adult, and geriatric populations
• Strong clinical judgment, communication, documentation, and interdisciplinary teamwork skills
• Previous travel respiratory therapy experience preferred but not required

Registered Respiratory Therapist Responsibilities

• Assess, treat, and monitor patients with respiratory conditions across all age groups
• Administer respiratory therapies, aerosol treatments, inhaled medications, oxygen therapy, and noninvasive ventilation
• Manage CPAP, BiPAP, high-flow nasal cannula, mechanical ventilators, tracheostomies, and airway equipment
• Perform and interpret arterial and capillary blood gas testing
• Assist with intubation, extubation, bronchoscopy, high-risk deliveries, and neonatal or pediatric airway management as needed
• Provide pulmonary hygiene, suctioning, chest physiotherapy, and ventilator weaning support
• Respond to respiratory emergencies and collaborate with physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary care teams
• Accurately document assessments, interventions, patient responses, and ongoing care plans in the electronic medical record
• Support weekend coverage and participate in orientation and required onboarding activities

Apply now to join this hospital respiratory therapy team and advance your career with a travel assignment in Brownwood, Texas.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.