Respiratory Therapist RRT PRN Seasonal

This position is for night shifts and runs from September 30, 2026 to April 3, 2027.

About the Role

As a Respiratory Therapist, you’ll play an essential role in guiding patients through both routine care and critical moments. You’ll perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures while managing invasive and noninvasive ventilation across a variety of care settings. You’ll have access to advanced respiratory technology, mentorship from experienced RT leaders, and the support of a dependable, collaborative team that will set you up for success and ongoing professional growth. With consistent, predictable scheduling, you’ll have the stability and resources to deliver your best care, continue building your expertise, and make a lasting impact on patient health every day.

Responsibilities

• Assessing respiratory status by performing focused exams, interpreting breath sounds and airway patency, and determining the need for respiratory interventions.
• Delivering evidence-based therapy by providing oxygen support, aerosolized medications, airway clearance techniques, and other treatments across emergency, critical care, and acute settings.
• Managing ventilation and airways by assisting with artificial airway placement, initiating and adjusting invasive and noninvasive ventilation, monitoring patient responses, and responding quickly to clinical changes or emergencies.
• Supporting patients and the care team by educating patients and families, serving as a clinical resource, partnering with physicians and nurses, and helping stabilize newborns during deliveries when needed.
• Maintaining equipment and safety by setting up, operating, and cleaning respiratory equipment; ensuring readiness and preventive maintenance; transporting ventilated patients safely; and following all infection-prevention standards.

Requirements

• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT/RCP-State) certification
• Respiratory Therapist/Practitioner Certificate Program completion
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date)

All seasonal RNs are required to work a minimum of 72 hours per pay period during the seasonal period. Within a close geography, you may be asked to float to another facility that has an emergent staffing need. Additional program requirements include:

• Four (4) weekend shifts each 4-week schedule period
• Two (2) holiday shifts during the 32-week period (defined by Department Manager or designee)
• Seasonal Staff are PRN status employees and are subject to first call-off with no guaranteed hours by the hospital
• Seasonal Staff will not be eligible for extra shift bonuses (D1/CND or D2/ECD)
• Registered Nurses in the Seasonal program will have one opportunity to pass the clinical competency evaluation
• Current FT/PT & PRN employees are not eligible to join the Seasonal program for 2026–27, with the exception of RNs that participated in the Seasonal program in the previous year
• Current employees of HWS are not eligible for the seasonal program
• Shifts may vary based on the needs of the department

Pay

Seasonal pay is $52/hour for 72 hours per pay period.

Benefits

Medical City Heart & Spine Hospitals offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career, and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage, and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support, and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships, and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

About the Facility

Medical City Heart & Spine Hospitals are specialized hospitals for advanced cardiovascular and spine care, located near Medical City Dallas. The facilities are designed for efficiency, resulting in faster recoveries and an enhanced patient experience. Patients benefit from leading-edge treatments, technology, and clinical trials, with access to the entire network of Medical City Healthcare hospitals and specialists.

• Medical City Heart Hospital: 65+ private patient rooms offering a wide array of cardiac services, including complex vascular and heart surgery, advanced heart failure treatment, minimally invasive vascular surgery, and a dedicated cardiac emergency room.
• Medical City Spine Hospital: 25+ beds providing spine care for common disorders as well as rare, hard-to-treat spinal deformities such as adult and pediatric scoliosis and spondylolistheses. Services include complex spine surgery and minimally invasive surgical options.