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TRAVELING COACHES INC

Account Executive - RDA

Plano, TX · On-site

Not Specified Travel Percentage: Up to 50% Job Category: Sales To apply for this role, the first required step is to complete the Culture Index Survey. Please click here to be directed to the Survey.

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How much do traveling rda jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 14, 2026, the average hourly pay for traveling rda in Dallas, TX is $21.30, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.88 and $24.47 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a traveling RDA?

Traveling RDAs, or Traveling Registered Dental Assistants, are dental professionals who work on a temporary or contract basis at various dental offices, often filling in for staff shortages or providing specialized assistance. They have the same qualifications as traditional RDAs but travel between different practices, sometimes within a city or across regions. This role offers flexibility, variety in work environments, and the opportunity to gain diverse experience. Traveling RDAs are essential for maintaining continuity of care in dental practices facing short-term staffing needs.

What skills and qualifications are needed to thrive as a traveling RDA?

To thrive as a Traveling RDA, you need formal dental assisting education, current state RDA certification, and thorough knowledge of dental procedures and infection control protocols. Familiarity with dental radiography equipment, digital charting systems, and sterilization tools is typically required. Strong organizational skills, flexibility, and effective communication are vital soft skills for adapting to different dental offices and patient needs. These abilities ensure seamless patient care, efficiency, and professionalism across varied clinical environments.

What unique challenges does a traveling RDA face compared to a stationary dental assistant?

As a Traveling Registered Dental Assistant (RDA), you'll often work in multiple dental offices or clinics, which can present challenges such as adapting quickly to different team dynamics, office protocols, and equipment. Flexibility and strong communication skills are essential, as you'll need to coordinate with various dentists and staff members to ensure seamless patient care. Additionally, frequent travel means managing your schedule efficiently and staying organized with documentation and supplies. Despite these challenges, many Traveling RDAs find the variety and opportunity to learn from different environments rewarding.

What is the difference between Traveling Rda vs Dental Assistant?

AspectTraveling RdaDental Assistant
CertificationsRegistered Dental Assistant (Rda) license, possibly additional travel certificationsDental Assistant certification or diploma
Work EnvironmentVarious dental offices across locations, mobile clinicsPrimarily fixed dental offices
Employer & Industry UsageDental staffing agencies, clinics needing temporary coverageDental practices, clinics, hospitals

Traveling Rdas and Dental Assistants share similar certifications and work in dental settings. However, Traveling Rdas specifically work across multiple locations, often through staffing agencies, providing flexible, temporary support. Dental Assistants typically work in a single, permanent practice. The main difference lies in the mobility and employment structure, with Traveling Rdas offering more travel opportunities and varied work environments.

Infographic showing various Traveling Rda job openings in Dallas, TX as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 92% Full Time, and 8% Part Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $44,308 per year, or $21.3 per hour.

PRN Oral Surgery Assistant (Traveling)

Grand Prairie, TX

Community Dental Partners
Health Care and Social Assistance • 201 - 500 employees
Learn more about Community Dental Partnersexternal

$15/hr

Full-time, Per diem

Re-posted 16 days ago

Job description

Traveling Dental Assistant (Traveling Role - Corpus Christi & San Juan Areas)

Salary: $15/hr (based on experience)
Status: PRN

About this role: The Traveling Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) is responsible for supporting the Dentist during treatments, exams, and treatment discussions with patients. This position is responsible for performing general RDA duties in collaboration with other team members. We are looking for team members focused on providing quality customer service and maintaining a strong professional relationship with others and a positive attitude. Needs reliable transportation.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Assist with consults
  • Set-up sterile room
  • Loading/Unloading OS equipment
  • Equipment inventory (Binder)
  • Set-up rooms with assigned helper
  • Sterile
  • Pre-op and Post-op Panos
  • Escorting patients out
  • Flipping rooms
  • 4 handed assisting
  • Assisting chairside for oral surgeon
  • Monitor patients before, during and after oral surgery procedures


Basic Qualifications:

  • Texas Issued Registered Dental Assistant Licensing preferred
  • Key Skills and Abilities, Characteristics of a good fit:
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to work with minimal supervision, self-starter, and demonstrates initiative
  • Flexible and innovative; highly adaptable to the dynamic business environment
  • High engagement; supportive of leadership and role model for company values and guiding behaviors
  • Strong demonstration of task completion and dedication to detail
  • Team Player and great interpersonal skills
  • Prompt and timely with work schedule
  • Amazing customer service skills, great at building relationships with new people

*Must have reliable transportation, Must be able to travel up to 100% of the time.

Would you like to work for a company that treats everyone like family and gives kids a magical dental experience? Are you ready to be a part of a team and grow with a company that serves people in your community? That is our mission from the moment an appointment is set through the time the patient is sitting in our office. We go all-out to make it a positive experience that they won't forget. We take special pride in designing a unique dental experience and creating a convenient, comfortable environment. Come work for a company that gives quality dental care and amazing customer service.

Schedule and Location:

Early Mornings the day of Surgery days( Start time can be between 6-7 AM depending on the distance of the location)
Location: Traveling 2 times out of the month in the Corpus Christi and San Juan area.

CDP is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Community Dental Partners is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

Employment Type: OTHER

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