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Ascension
Austin, Texas

Registered Respiratory Therapist Pediatrics and NICU Travel

Respiratory TherapistContract

Listed compensation

up to $2,980

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Job Description

Your Future Role at a Glance

  • Location: Austin, TX - Local and national travel options are available dependent on need.
  • Facility: Dells Children Medical Center
  • Department: Ascension Premier Staffing - Respiratory Therapy
  • Schedule: Night shift available | 36 or 48 hours per week
  • Gross Rate: up to $2,980 per week
  • How you’ll make an impact in this role
  • 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 minimum requirements you’ll 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 credentials 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 recent RRT experience.
  • Benefits that help you thrive
  • Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
  • Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
  • Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays

Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning

Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources

  • Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
  • Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more
  • Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ 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.

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Key Responsibilities

Assess patients to develop and implement individualized respiratory care plans while monitoring specialized medical equipment. Respond to emergency resuscitation codes and provide advanced respiratory care modalities to pediatric and neonatal patients.

Requirements

Requires a high school diploma or equivalent with 2 years of experience, or an associate/technical degree. Must hold BLS certification and NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist credentials.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

PALS (preferred)

Key Skills

Patient assessmentCare plan implementationNeonatal carePediatric carePatient monitoringEquipment maintenancePatient education

Pediatrics Career Context

Of the 40 active Respiratory Therapist listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 45% have no call, 60% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

What does the Respiratory Therapist market look like in Texas?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedRespiratory Therapist median $71k (middle half $66k–$80k)25 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost of livingTexas index 97.1US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Respiratory Therapist listings in Texas236 active4,138 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 3% remote · 45% no call · 60% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Location & Logistics

Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

Top contract/1099 Respiratory Therapist Jobs

38 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

25 jobs · 20 employers
10
<$85k
4
$85k-100k
6
$100k-115k
3
$115k-130k
2
$130k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

24 jobs · 20 employers
401k / retirement match
88% this job
Sign-on bonus
42%
Loan repayment
21%
PSLF eligible
13%
Relocation assistance
8%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Respiratory Therapist – CRT/RRT

Garnet Health · Middletown, New York

$45.05 - $63.70/hr
#2

Respiratory Therapist II

Olympic Medical Center · Port Angeles, Washington

$41.41-$62.92/hr
#3

Respiratory Therapist

$41.35-$58.48/hr
#4

Respiratory Therapist (RT), Cardiopulmonary Rehab - Full Time (36hrs/week), Egg Harbor Township

$36.14-$56.23/hr
+ 36 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 3.0
Better work-life than 50% of Pediatrics (Respiratory Therapy) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 53 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Ascension

Hospitals and Health Care
St. Louis, MO
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, Dental, Vision
403(b) with employer match
Paid time off
Tuition reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program
Parental leave

Living in Austin

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$450k
Typical market rent
$1,571/mo
Residents’ average commute
24 min
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.