Travel Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Registered Respiratory Therapist - $1,627 per week

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Jackson HealthPros is seeking a travel Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Registered Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in Wharton, Texas.

Job Description & Requirements
  • Specialty: Registered Respiratory Therapist
  • Discipline: Allied Health Professional
  • Start Date: 05/14/2026
  • Duration: 13 weeks
  • 40 hours per week
  • Shift: 8 hours
  • Employment Type: Travel

We’re hiring an experienced Respiratory Therapist for a local healthcare provider where you’ll be responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating the treatment, care, and needs of patients with breathing disorders.

Minimum Requirements:

  • Associate or bachelor’s degree from a Respiratory Therapy or Cardiopulmonary Science program.
  • Current state license in good standing with the State License Board of Texas.
  • One year experience as an RRT in a clinical setting. Experience in skilled nursing facilities is preferred.
  • BLS certification required.
  • Experience with common respiratory equipment including ventilators, oxygen delivery systems, and nebulizer therapy preferred.
  • Ability to document accurately in electronic medical record systems preferred.
Assignment Details
  • Facility type: Skilled Nursing Facility.
  • Shift: Days.

Location Highlights

Wharton, TX offers access to regional parks and easy drives to larger urban centers. Brazos River runs through the county and is within a short drive of local parks such as the Wharton County River Park, about a 10- to 20-minute drive from central Wharton, offering fishing and riverside trails, suitable for an outdoor lifestyle.

The city lies roughly 60 miles southwest of Houston, providing a manageable commute to major museums, professional sports, and airport connections for weekend travel. The area supports a quiet, small-city lifestyle with local dining, community festivals, and access to nearby state parks and wildlife management areas within an hour’s drive for hunting and birdwatching opportunities.

EEO Statement

Jackson Healthcare and its family of companies are an EEO/AA Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status.

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all of our associates.

Jackson HealthPros Job ID #442725. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.

About Jackson HealthPros

Jackson HealthPros™ provides highly skilled imaging, radiology, surgical, laboratory, and respiratory therapy professionals to healthcare organizations nationwide for short and long-term staffing needs. Part of Jackson Healthcare’s “Family of Staffing Companies" and ranked among the nation's largest in Healthcare Staffing, Jackson HealthPros™ is filling thousands of contracts and permanent positions every month.
Make a real difference as a traveling healthcare pro at facilities nationwide that need your experience and expertise while enjoying your favorite locations. Leave the routine behind, earn competitive pay, meet new people, and build a standout resume—all while advancing your healthcare career.

With our extensive network of exclusive jobs, we’ll help you achieve your career goals and fuel your passion for care with adventures of a lifetime. Jackson HealthPros™ is part of the Jackson Healthcare® family of companies.

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