Travel Respiratory Therapist - Registered RT/RRT

American Traveler, LLC.; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High Pay and Bonuses

Travel and Licensure Reimbursements

Generous Housing Allowance

Weekly Payroll Deposit

Free Online CEUs

Job summary

American Traveler is seeking a Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with ICU experience for a night shift hospital position in Indianapolis. The role requires every other weekend work and provides travel housing and licensure support.

Requirements include NBRC RRT certification, IN license or compact where applicable, ACLS/BLS, and preferred PALS. Cerner charting experience and two supervisor references are required.

Qualifications

• Current RRT certification through NBRC.
• IN or Compact license required if applicable.
• ACLS and BLS certifications required; PALS preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of experience with at least 18 months of recent ICU experience.
• Education must be accredited through CoARC and regionally accredited through CHEA.
• Cerner charting experience required.
• 2 supervisor references required.
• SSN and DOB required for consideration.

Responsibilities

• Hospital-based Respiratory Therapy / Neuro Diagnostics unit.
• Adult critical care and emergency department patient population.
• Night shift schedule with 4x12 hour shifts from 19:00 to 7:30.
• Every other weekend work required.
• Required to float between affiliated hospital campuses.
• Uses Cerner charting system.
• Performs ventilator management including BiPAP, CPAP, and weaning from mechanical ventilation.
• Administers medications such as Albuterol, Atrovent, and Xopenex via various delivery systems.
• Performs arterial blood gas draws and interpretation.
• Performs airway management including intubation assist, extubation, and suctioning.
• Responsibilities include airway management, oxygen therapy, nebulizer treatments, and tracheostomy care.
• Must work 2 of the 3 paired holidays: 11/27-11/28, 12/24-12/25, and 12/31-1/1.
• Floating is required for all travelers within the hospital system or to nearby affiliate hospitals.
• First-time travelers are accepted.
• Local candidates are accepted, with IN residents considered local.
• Up to 5 days of non-holiday RTO can be auto-approved; additional time off requires facility approval.
• Former perm or PRN employees of the health system must wait 12 months before applying as a traveler.
• Current or past travelers with 12 months of accrued travel employment must take a consecutive break to reset eligibility: 90 days for out-of-state residents, 180 days for in-state residents.

Skills

ICU experience

RRT certification

ACLS/BLS

PALS preferred

NBRC certification

Education

CoARC accredited education

CHEA regional accreditation

Tools

Cerner charting

Job description

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

Requirements

• Current RRT certification through NBRC
• IN or Compact license required if applicable
• ACLS and BLS certifications required; PALS preferred
• Minimum 2 years of experience with at least 18 months of recent ICU experience
• Education must be accredited through CoARC and regionally accredited through CHEA
• Cerner charting experience required
• 2 supervisor references required
• SSN and DOB required for consideration

Responsibilities

• Hospital-based Respiratory Therapy / Neuro Diagnostics unit
• Adult critical care and emergency department patient population
• Night shift schedule with 4x12 hour shifts from 19:00 to 7:30
• Every other weekend work required
• Required to float between affiliated hospital campuses
• Uses Cerner charting system
• Performs ventilator management including BiPAP, CPAP, and weaning from mechanical ventilation
• Administers medications such as Albuterol, Atrovent, and Xopenex via various delivery systems
• Performs arterial blood gas draws and interpretation
• Performs airway management including intubation assist, extubation, and suctioning
• Responsibilities include airway management, oxygen therapy, nebulizer treatments, and tracheostomy care
• Must work 2 of the 3 paired holidays: 11/27-11/28, 12/24-12/25, and 12/31-1/1
• Floating is required for all travelers within the hospital system or to nearby affiliate hospitals
• First-time travelers are accepted
• Local candidates are accepted, with IN residents considered local
• Up to 5 days of non-holiday RTO can be auto-approved; additional time off requires facility approval
• Former perm or PRN employees of the health system must wait 12 months before applying as a traveler
• Current or past travelers with 12 months of accrued travel employment must take a consecutive 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-782760

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