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Neonatal Registered Respiratory Therapist III
Company : Prime Healthcare Services
Location : Mission, TX, 78572
Job Type : Full Time
Date Posted : 11 January 2026
Overview
We are seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist III, sometimes referred to as a Neonatal Registered Respiratory Therapist (NICU-RRTIII) or Neonatal Respiratory Care Practitioner (NICU-RCP). The Registered Respiratory Therapist III is an advanced-level respiratory care practitioner who specializes in treating critically ill newborns, often in a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). The Registered Respiratory Therapist role combines expert clinical skills, advanced respiratory interventions, and mentorship or leadership duties within the respiratory care team.
Shift’s Available: Nights
Employment Type: Full-time
Hours: 12-hour shifts
Location: Mission Regional Medical Center – Mission, TX
Here are some of the benefits of working at Prime Healthcare:
- Health, dental, and vision insurance options
- Paid vacation, sick time and holidays
- Bereavement leave, FMLA and other leave options
- Employer 401K options
- Tuition reimbursement options
- Life, disability, and other insurance options
- Many other amazing benefits
Responsibilities
Essential Duties and Responsibilities (includes, but not limited to):
- Neonatal Respiratory Care: Deliver advanced respiratory therapy and manage ventilator settings for premature and critically ill newborns, including interventions like mechanical ventilation, CPAP, and surfactant administration
- Emergency & Critical Intervention: Assist with neonatal resuscitation, intubation, and transport while working closely with NICU teams in high-risk, life-support situations
- Diagnostic Testing & Monitoring: Perform and interpret blood gas analysis and other diagnostics while continuously assessing and adjusting respiratory therapies based on clinical data
- Leadership & Mentoring: Act as a mentor and clinical resource for junior staff, precept new hires, and support the development of NICU respiratory protocols
- Collaboration & Documentation: Partner with NICU care teams to create personalized care plans and ensure accurate documentation of all respiratory treatments and patient responses
Qualifications
Before we go any further, we do have some deal-breakers. You must have:
Additional Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Additional Qualifications That Are a Plus:
Employment Status
Full TimeShift
NightsEqual Employment Opportunity
Full benefits at Prime Healthcare: https://www.primehealthcare.com/careers/benefits/
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against applicants due to veteran status, disability, race, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, or other protected characteristics. If you need special accommodation for the application process, please contact Human Resources. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf
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Frequently asked questions
This advanced position centers on managing critical respiratory care for newborns in NICUs, requiring specialized skills like ventilator management and neonatal resuscitation. Unlike general respiratory therapist roles, it demands autonomous decision-making in high-stakes neonatal environments.
Mission’s healthcare sector values NICU respiratory experts, offering pathways to leadership or specialized clinical roles. With Prime Healthcare Services providing mentorship options, professionals can progress into supervisory or respiratory therapy director positions locally.
Certifications like NRP, PALS, and ACLS are essential, while neonatal or pediatric specialty credentials from NBRC elevate expertise. Additional certifications such as CPFT or ACCS can distinguish candidates in competitive NICU respiratory therapy roles.
Prime Healthcare emphasizes collaboration, positioning this therapist as both clinical expert and mentor. The role involves developing NICU respiratory protocols and supporting junior staff, fostering a team-oriented approach to critical neonatal care.
Prime Healthcare provides comprehensive health coverage, tuition reimbursement, and robust leave options, including FMLA and bereavement leave. These benefits create a supportive environment for NICU respiratory therapists balancing demanding night shifts.
Mission’s demand for experienced NICU respiratory therapists is growing due to expanding neonatal care facilities. However, the pool of highly skilled therapists at level III is limited, making this a favorable job market for qualified professionals.
Mission’s layout generally supports reasonable commutes, but night shift respiratory therapists should consider transit options and traffic patterns. Proximity to Mission Regional Medical Center can significantly ease daily travel stresses.
Salaries for this role typically range between $65,000 and $85,000 annually, reflecting the advanced skills and night shift schedule. Compensation may vary depending on certifications, experience, and specific hospital policies in Mission.
At Prime Healthcare, this role blends clinical expertise with leadership responsibilities, offering opportunities to mentor staff and influence NICU protocols—an approach that fosters professional growth beyond typical respiratory therapy duties.
The company encourages continuous learning through tuition reimbursement and access to specialty training programs, assisting therapists in maintaining certifications like NRP and ACLS, essential for sustaining high-quality neonatal respiratory care.