Travel Respiratory Therapist - Registered RT/RRT

Travel Respiratory Therapist - Registered RT/RRT

American Traveler

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States

Position ID: P-768531

Position status: Open

Assignment type: travel

Shift: Nights

Length (weeks): 13

Openings: 1

Start date: 2026-11-01T00:00:00.000Z

$2,007.54/week (estimated advertised weekly pay)

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with 2+ years of experience for a night shift position in a Level 1 Trauma and Burn hospital.

Details

• Works in the Respiratory Care unit of a 500+ bed hospital
• Level 1 Pediatric and Adult Trauma and Burn facility
• Serves adult medical, trauma/neuro, burn, and cardiovascular critical care units as well as the Emergency Department
• Night shift schedule from 19:00-07:30
• 13-week assignment

Requirements

• BLS certification from AHA or American Red Cross required
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential from NBRC required
• Respiratory Care Practitioner credential from the Indiana Respiratory Care Committee required
• Minimum 2 years of cumulative experience required
• High school diploma with 2 years of experience, Associate's/Technical degree, or 4 years of applicable job-specific experience required
• ACLS preferred
• Neonatal Resuscitation (NRP) certification from AAP preferred
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) preferred
• License required if applicable
• Current license and primary source verification required within 30 days prior to assignment start
• Copy of driver's license required for consideration
• Two separate professional references required
• Full SSN and DOB required for consideration

Additional Information

• Evaluates and cares for patients with respiratory insufficiencies
• Assesses patients to determine appropriate treatment type and frequency and develops individualized care plans
• Implements and monitors patient care plans, equipment, and respiratory modalities
• Evaluates respiratory practice and treatment effectiveness based on patient outcomes
• Educates patients and families about their health conditions and available support resources
• Responds to emergency resuscitation team codes
• Requires critical thinking, independent judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment
• Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required
• Accepts local candidates at a reduced rate due to facility radius rules
• First-time travelers may be considered

Hours per week: 36

Hours per shift: 12