Travel Respiratory Therapist - Registered RT/RRT

American Traveler; Elizabethtown (KY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High pay bonuses

Medical insurance

401(k)

Weekly payroll deposit

Free online CEUs

Job summary

American Traveler, LLC. is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist for a day shift hospital role covering ED, ICU, PCU, Med-Surg, and L&D units. You will perform ABG analysis, administer therapies, and operate multiple ventilators and high-flow systems.

The position requires NBRC RRT certification, a state license as applicable, and BLS/ACLS; PALS/NRP as needed. If located near Kentucky/Indiana, remote relocation may be considered based on facility needs.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in respiratory care required; bachelor’s preferred.
• RRT certification through NBRC.
• State license as required by facility location (KY/IN).
• BLS/ACLS required; PALS if not assigned to PFT.
• NRP required for neonatal population; DME and vent experience.
• Proficiency in invasive and non‑invasive ventilation and arterial blood gas analysis.

Responsibilities

• Hospital-based respiratory therapy across ED, ICU, PCU, Med‑Surg, and L&D.
• 6a–6p day shifts; 12-hour shifts, 3 days per week.
• Operate PB980 ventilators, CPAP/BiPAP systems, Airvo, and EPOC ABG analyzer.
• Perform pulmonary function testing and ABG sampling.
• Respond to code blue and rapid response events; support high-risk deliveries and newborn care.
• Manage airway care including endotracheal tubes and, if needed, bronchoscopy support.
• Deliver prescribed therapies and educate patients on respiratory conditions.
• Document assessments and therapies; participate in quality improvement and safety initiatives.
• Must live within 75 miles of facility; local candidates accepted at a lower rate.

Skills

Emergency response

ABG analysis

Arterial puncture

Patient education

Airway management

Ventilation management

Education

Associate's Degree in Respiratory Care

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

PB980 ventilators

V60

Nihon Kohden CPAP/BiPAP

Airvo high-flow systems

EPOC

Job description

American Traveler is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist for a day shift hospital position supporting respiratory care across the ED, ICU, PCU, Med-Surg, and L&D units.

Requirements

• Associate's Degree in respiratory care required; Bachelor's degree preferred
• RRT certification through the National Board for Respiratory Care
• State respiratory therapy license required if applicable (Kentucky Board of Respiratory Care or Indiana Professional Licensing Agency depending on facility location)
• BLS and ACLS certifications required
• PALS required unless assigned to Pulmonary Function Testing
• NRP required for candidates working with neonatal population
• Proficiency in invasive and non-invasive mechanical ventilation, medicated and non-medicated respiratory therapies, arterial puncture, blood gas analysis, oximetry monitoring, medical gas administration, and airway management
• Last 4 digits of SSN and month/day of date of birth required for consideration

Responsibilities

• Hospital-based respiratory therapy department serving neonatal through geriatric patients across ED, ICU, PCU, Med-Surg, and L&D
• Day shift schedule, 6a-6p, 12-hour shifts, 3 days per week
• Utilizes equipment including PB980 ventilators, V60 and Nihon Kohden CPAP/BiPAP, Airvo high-flow systems, EPOC for ABGs, Chest Vest, and Volara
• Performs pulmonary function testing, ABG sampling, aerosol therapy, and diagnostic procedures
• Responds to emergency situations including code blue and rapid response events, including high-risk deliveries and compromised newborn care
• Performs airway management including endotracheal and tracheostomy tube care, and assists with advanced procedures such as intubation, arterial lines, and bronchoscopy
• Delivers provider-prescribed medicated and non-medicated therapies, oxygen therapy, and patient education on respiratory conditions
• Completes diagnostic procedures including pulmonary function testing, blood gas sampling and analysis, oximetry studies, and may perform EEG and cardiac testing based on training
• Documents patient assessments and therapy in the medical record and communicates with care teams during transitions of care
• Participates in departmental quality improvement, safety initiatives, meetings, and equipment maintenance
• Candidates must live within 75 miles of the facility; local candidates accepted at a lower rate

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs

Job ID: P-777947

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