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Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) – Travel Contract | Abilene, TX

13-week Travel Respiratory Therapist (CRT) – Night shift in Abilene, TX. NICU experience required. Apply now for this hospital respiratory therapy job in West Texas.

Join a dynamic respiratory therapy team in Abilene, Texas, as a Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) for a 13-week travel contract. Abilene, in the heart of West Texas, offers a welcoming community, arts and outdoor recreation. This hospital respiratory therapist role is an excellent opportunity to expand neonatal and pediatric respiratory care skills within a large hospital setting.

Job Details

• Job Type: Travel Respiratory Therapist – Hospital (CRT/RRT)
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,500 – $1,620
• Location: Abilene, TX 79601 (Abilene, West Texas)
• Contract Length: 13 weeks (May 18, 2026 – August 17, 2026)
• Shift: Night shifts, 3 x 12-hour (19:00 – 07:00)
• Hours per Week: 36
• Patient Population: Neonates, Infants, Pediatrics, Adolescents, Adults, Geriatrics
• Unit: Respiratory Therapy – General patient population with required NICU experience
• Keywords: Travel Respiratory Therapist, CRT job, hospital respiratory therapist, Texas respiratory therapist jobs

Job Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of respiratory therapy experience (hospital setting preferred)
• Valid CRT or RRT credential required
• Active state license in hand at time of application
• Required certifications: ACLS, BLS, NRP, PALS
• NICU experience required (neonatal respiratory care)
• Travel experience preferred; first-time travelers may be considered
• Experience with Allscripts or Altera charting systems preferred, not required
• Flu vaccine required (medical/religious exemptions considered)
• Must pass facility drug screening upon arrival (includes marijuana)

Primary Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive respiratory care across the lifespan, including neonatal and NICU patients
• Perform patient assessments, initiate and manage ventilator support, CPAP/BiPAP, airway management, suctioning, and aerosol therapies
• Support neonatal resuscitation and provide neonatal ventilator management as indicated
• Administer treatments and interventions as ordered by physicians and document care accurately
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, including Rapid Response Teams and NICU staff
• Document patient care thoroughly in the hospital EMR (Allscripts/Altera experience a plus)
• Participate in weekend and night coverage as scheduled
• Maintain compliance with hospital policies, safety protocols, and infection control standards

Apply now to join our healthcare team as a Travel Certified Respiratory Therapist in Abilene, TX. Submit your resume or contact our recruiter today — advance your respiratory therapy career with a rewarding travel contract in Texas. Join our healthcare team today!

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.