Travel Respiratory Therapist - NICU Night Shift

Trusted Health; Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 83,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

Trusted Health is seeking an experienced Respiratory Therapist for a travel assignment in Indiana. This role requires Level 3 NICU skills, ICU/ER experience, and proficiency with BiPAP and ventilators. The schedule is night shifts, 12-hour shifts, with roughly 3 shifts per week over a 13-week contract.

Candidates must have a valid Respiratory Therapist license and be willing to float to additional units. Vaccinations and pre-employment modules may be required, and local travel is allowed within

Qualifications

• Level 3 NICU skills required to work in NICU units.
• Experience in acute-care Med-Surg, ER and ICU settings required.
• Experience managing BiPAPs and ventilators is required.
• Willingness to assist with intubations and bedside bronchoscopies.

Responsibilities

• Deliver respiratory care in NICU/ICU/ER with equipment like ventilators and BiPAP.
• Monitor patient status and adjust therapies per protocol.
• Collaborate with care teams for high-acuity patients.
• Float to additional units if needed and follow safety protocols.

Skills

Level 3 NICU skills

Acute-care Med-Surg

ER experience

ICU experience

Ventilator management

BiPAP management

Intubation assistance

Bronchoscopy assistance

High-acuity tolerance

Education

RRT License (Registered Respiratory Therapist)

Tools

PB ventilators

Drager V500 ventilators

Heated high-flow units

Job description

Trusted Health is seeking an experienced Respiratory Therapist for a travel assignment in Indiana. This role requires Level 3 NICU skills, ICU/ER experience, and proficiency with BiPAP and ventilators. The schedule is night shifts, 12-hour shifts, with roughly 3 shifts per week over a 13-week contract.

Candidates must have a valid Respiratory Therapist license and be willing to float to additional units. Vaccinations and pre-employment modules may be required, and local travel is allowed within