Travel Respiratory Therapist - Registered RT/RRT

American Traveler; Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; 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

Job summary

American Traveler, LLC. is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist for a night shift in a Level 3 NICU setting within a 160-bed hospital in Indiana. You will support ICU, Med Surg, and ER units, manage ventilators, Bipaps, and high-flow devices, and assist with intubations and bedside bronchoscopies.

Epic EMR charting is used. The role requires at least 2 years of respiratory therapy experience, active RRT credential, and ACLS/PALS/BLS/NRP certifications, with license where applicable.

Qualifications

• Valid RRT credential required.
• ACLS, PALS, BLS, and NRP certifications required.
• Active license if applicable.
• Minimum 2 years of recent respiratory therapy experience.
• Level 3 NICU experience required.
• Acute care experience across ICU, Med Surg, ER.
• Experience managing Bipaps, ventilators, and HHFNC.
• Experience assisting with intubations and bedside bronchoscopies.
• Proficient Epic EMR charting.
• No employment gaps over 90 days in past year.

Responsibilities

• Care for patients in Respiratory unit within a 160-bed hospital.
• Cover ICU, Med Surg, ER and Level 3 NICU populations.
• Manage ventilators, Bipaps, and high-flow units.
• Assist with intubations and bedside bronchoscopies.
• Chart using Epic EMR system.
• Night shift: 6:00pm–6:30am, 3x12-hour shifts; 36-hour week.
• Weekend rotation every other weekend; no on-call.
• Maintain efficiency with heavy patient loads and high acuity.
• Contribute to a cohesive team with experienced staff.
• Adhere to pewter gray scrub color policy.

Skills

RRT credential

ACLS

PALS

BLS

NRP

2+ years experience

Level 3 NICU experience

Acute care: ICU/Med Surg/ER

Ventilator management

Intubation support

Bedside bronchoscopy assist

EMR charting (Epic)

12-hour night shifts

Education

RRT credential

ACLS

PALS

BLS

NRP

License (where applicable)

Tools

Epic EMR

Ventilators: PB, Drager V500

Bipap and HHFNC

Nitric oxide therapy equipment

Bubble CPAP

Job description

American Traveler is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist for a night shift position requiring Level 3 NICU skills and acute care experience across ICU, Med Surg, and ER settings.

Requirements

• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential required
• ACLS, PALS, BLS, and NRP certifications required
• License required if applicable
• Minimum 2 years of recent experience in respiratory therapy specialty
• Level 3 NICU experience required
• Acute care experience in Med Surg, ER, and ICU settings required
• Experience managing Bipaps, ventilators, and Heated High Flow units
• Experience assisting with intubations and bedside bronchoscopies
• Proficient EMR charting skills
• No employment gaps of 90 days or more within the past 12 months

Responsibilities

• Respiratory Care unit within a 160-bed hospital with approximately 32 staff
• Covers ICU, Med Surg, ER, and Level 3 NICU patient populations
• Patient ratios managed via RVU system
• Uses PB and Drager V500 ventilators, Aerogen nebulizers, V60 Bipap, HHFNC, Hamilton C-transport, Oscillator, Jet ventilator, Nitric oxide therapy, and Bubble CPAP
• Epic EMR used for charting
• Night shift, 6:00pm-6:30am, 3x12-hour shifts on a 36-hour weekly schedule
• Weekend rotation required every other weekend (Saturday and Sunday)
• No on-call requirements
• Responsibilities include managing ventilators, Bipaps, and high flow units for critically ill patients across multiple units
• Assist with intubations and bedside bronchoscopies
• Strong time management skills needed to handle heavy patient loads and high acuity cases
• Independent, self-motivated candidates who can jump in during higher loads are a strong fit
• Willingness to work in a Level 3 NICU setting required
• Scrub color requirement: pewter gray
• New, state-of-the-art hospital facility with long-tenured, experienced staff in a cohesive team environment
• Motivated, progressive physician team
• Local candidates within a 50-mile radius are accepted at a reduced bill 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-778805

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