Travel Respiratory Therapist (RT), PICU

Job overview

The Travel Respiratory Therapist (RT), PICU is an onsite role based in Austin, TX. Compensation is not specified for this position, which supports the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit team. This role exists to deliver specialized respiratory support to critically ill children. The therapist assesses pediatric patients, administers respiratory therapies, monitors ventilator settings, and educates families to support recovery and discharge planning.

What you'll do

• Assess pediatric patients’ respiratory conditions and develop individualized treatment plans in collaboration with the PICU team.
• Administer respiratory therapies such as mechanical ventilation, oxygen therapy, or aerosol medications as prescribed by physicians.
• Monitor ventilator settings and adjust them as needed based on patients’ responses and clinical conditions.
• Educate families on respiratory care techniques and equipment use to support recovery after discharge from the PICU.
• Maintain detailed records of treatments provided and patient progress throughout their PICU stay.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

full-time

day shift

travel

austin tx

respiratory therapist

picu

pediatric

no on-call

weekend required

staffdna

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Competitive salary with opportunities for career growth within pediatric respiratory care specialties, comprehensive benefits package, access to continuing education programs.

Why this role

Specialized pediatric critical care focus in a high-pressure environment.

About the employer

StaffDNA is hiring for this role. Industry: General Medical and Surgical Hospitals. Sector: 62.