Travel Respiratory Therapist - Registered RT/RRT

American Traveler, LLC.; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High Pay and Bonuses

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Weekly Payroll Deposit

Free Online CEUs

Generous Housing Allowance

Travel and Licensure Reimbursements

Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy

Traveler Rewards and Discounts

Job summary

American Traveler, LLC. is seeking an experienced Respiratory Therapist (RRT) for a night shift position in Indiana. The role requires 18+ months ICU experience and NBRC RRT certification, with travel across affiliate hospitals within the health system.

The candidate must hold Indiana or compact licensure, ACLS/BLS with PALS preferred, and be comfortable with ventilator management and arterial blood gas interpretation. Cerner charting is used; holidays are required.

Qualifications

• NBRC RRT certification required.
• Indiana state license or compact license required if applicable.
• ACLS and BLS certifications required; PALS preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of experience with 18 months of recent ICU experience.
• Education must be accredited through CoARC and CHEA
• Cerner EMR experience preferred.
• Experience with ventilator management including BiPAP, CPAP, and weaning from mechanical ventilation.
• Skilled in arterial blood gas draws and interpretation.
• Proficient in airway management including intubation/extubation assist and suctioning.
• Experience with oxygen therapy including HFNC.
• 2 supervisor references required.
• Social Security number and date of birth required for consideration.

Responsibilities

• Hospital-based Respiratory Therapy/Neuro Diagnostics unit
• Adult critical care and emergency department patient population
• Night shift, 3x12-hour shifts from 19:00-7:30
• Every other weekend required
• Required to float between multiple affiliate hospitals within the health system
• Cerner charting system used
• Provide respiratory care to adult critical care and emergency department patients
• Perform medication delivery via aerosol setup, nebulizers, and metered dose inhalers
• Administer medications including Albuterol, Atrovent, and Xopenex
• Collect sputum specimens and provide tracheostomy care/management
• First-time travelers will be considered
• Indiana residents are considered local candidates but are not accepted for this unit
• Must work 2 out of 3 major holidays
• Up to 5 days of non-holiday RTO can be auto-approved; additional time off requires facility approval
• Former IU Health perm or PRN employees must wait 12 months before applying as a traveler
• Travelers who have accrued 12 months of travel employment within IU Health must take a break to reset eligibility (90 days for out-of-state residents, 180 days for in-state residents)

Skills

ICU experience

Ventilator management

Arterial blood gas interpretation

Airway management

Oxygen therapy

Education

NBRC RRT certification

Indiana state license or compact license

ACLS and BLS certifications

PALS preferred

Tools

Cerner EMR

Job description

American Traveler is seeking a Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with 18+ months of recent ICU experience for a night shift hospital position requiring every other weekend availability.

Requirements

• NBRC RRT certification required
• Indiana state license or compact license required if applicable
• ACLS and BLS certifications required; PALS preferred
• Minimum 2 years of experience with 18 months of recent ICU experience
• Education must be accredited through CoARC and regionally accredited through CHEA
• Cerner EMR experience preferred
• Experience with ventilator management including BiPAP, CPAP, and weaning from mechanical ventilation
• Skilled in arterial blood gas draws and interpretation
• Proficient in airway management including intubation/extubation assist and suctioning
• Experience with oxygen therapy including High Flow Nasal Cannula (HFNC)
• 2 supervisor references required
• Social Security number and date of birth required for consideration

Responsibilities

• Hospital-based Respiratory Therapy/Neuro Diagnostics unit
• Adult critical care and emergency department patient population
• Night shift, 3x12-hour shifts from 19:00-7:30
• Every other weekend required
• Required to float between multiple affiliate hospitals within the health system
• Cerner charting system used
• Provide respiratory care to adult critical care and emergency department patients
• Perform medication delivery via aerosol setup, nebulizers, and metered dose inhalers
• Administer medications including Albuterol, Atrovent, and Xopenex
• Collect sputum specimens and provide tracheostomy care/management
• First-time travelers will be considered
• Indiana residents are considered local candidates but are not accepted for this unit
• Must work 2 out of 3 major holidays
• Up to 5 days of non-holiday RTO can be auto-approved; additional time off requires facility approval
• Former IU Health perm or PRN employees must wait 12 months before applying as a traveler
• Travelers who have accrued 12 months of travel employment within IU Health must take a break to reset eligibility (90 days for out-of-state residents, 180 days for in-state residents)

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs
• Generous Housing Allowance
• Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
• Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
• Traveler Rewards and Discounts

Job ID: P-764082

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