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Registered Respiratory Therapist Pediatrics Travel

Ascension·Austin, Texas

$2,277 - $2,277/wk·Full Time·On Site·2-5 yrs·Posted 1 month ago
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About the role

Assess pediatric patients to develop and implement individualized care plans while monitoring associated equipment. Perform advanced respiratory care modalities and respond to emergency resuscitation codes.

We Are Hiring Location

Local and national travel options are available dependent on need.

Facility

  • Dell
  • Children's
  • Austin,
  • TX or
  • Sacred
  • Heart
  • Pensacola,
  • FL
  • Department:
  • Associate
  • Travel
  • Program -
  • Respiratory
  • Therapy (Peds)
  • Schedule: Multiple Shifts available | 36 hours per week Gross Rate up to $2,277 per week #ATP What You Will Do Assess patients to develop and implement individualized care plans and monitor associated equipment. Perform advanced respiratory care modalities and respond to emergency resuscitation codes. Monitor, record, and communicate patient conditions effectively. Evaluate respiratory practices and medication administration based on patient outcomes. Educate patients and families on health conditions and community support resources.
  • What
  • You
  • Will
  • Need
  • Licensure /
  • Certification /
  • Registration: BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
  • One or more of the following required: Respiratory Care Practitioner obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. Respiratory Therapist specializing in Registered credentialed from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. Advanced Life Support preferred. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted. Certification specializing in Neonatal Resuscitation credentialed from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) preferred. Pediatric Advanced Life Support preferred. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

Education

  • High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required. Additional Preferences 1+ year of experience with pediatric respiratory therapy. Why Join Our Team Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter. Equal Employment Opportunity Employer Equal employment opportunity employer Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster. Fraud prevention notice Prospective applicants should be vigilant against fraudulent job offers and interview requests. Scammers may use sophisticated tactics to impersonate Ascension employees.
  • To ensure your safety, please remember: Ascension will never ask for payment or to provide banking or financial information as part of the job application or hiring process. Our legitimate email communications will always come from an @ascension.org email address; do not trust other domains, and an official offer will only be extended to candidates who have completed a job application through our authorized applicant tracking system. E-Verify statement Employer participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program. Please click here for more information.

Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)Various health insurance options & wellness plansRetirement benefits including employer match plansLong-term & short-term disabilityEmployee assistance programs (EAP)Parental leave & adoption assistanceTuition reimbursementWays to give back to your community Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance, location and salary range at the time of the offer.

Requirements

Requires a high school diploma with 2 years experience, an associate degree, or 4 years of specific experience. Must hold BLS and either a Respiratory Care Practitioner or RRT credential from the NBRC.

  • high school
  • associate degree
  • professional certificate
  • Medication Administration
  • Patient Monitoring
  • Patient Assessment
  • Patient Education
  • Neonatal Resuscitation
  • Respiratory Care Modalities
  • Advanced Life Support
  • Emergency Resuscitation
  • Pediatric Respiratory Therapy

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Salary
$2,277 - $2,277/wk
Locations
Austin, Texas; Pensacola, Florida
Posted
Jun 16, 2026
Closes
Jun 25, 2027
Application
Employer website
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Hiring organization

Ascension

Answering God's call to bring health, healing and hope to all. Ascension is one of the nation’s leading non-profit and Catholic health systems, with a Mission of delivering compassionate, personalized care to all, with special attention to those most vulnerable. In FY2025,...

Salary listed on 281 jobs
IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypeNonprofit
Size10,001+ employees
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