Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist - ICU, Med Surg, ER and Level III NICU - $2,074 per week

American Traveler is seeking a Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist for a 13‑week assignment in Lafayette, Indiana. Assignment Overview Specialty: Registered Respiratory Therapist Discipline: Allied Health Professional Start Date: 07/27/2026 Duration: 13 weeks Hours: 36 hours per week Shift: 12‑hour days (3x12 hrs) Employment Type: Travel Position: 1 opening Details Work in a Respiratory Care department at a state‑of‑the‑art hospital facility in Lafayette, IN. Patient populations span ICU/CCU, Med/Surg, Emergency Room, and Level III NICU. 160‑bed unit with a night shift staffing complement of 4–4.5 staff minimum. RVU‑based patient assignment system. Equipment includes PB ventilators, Dräger V500, Aerogen, V60 BiPAP, HHFNC, Hamilton C transport ventilator, Oscillator, Jet ventilator, and Nitric Oxide delivery systems. EMR: Epic. Night shift: 6:00 PM – 6:30 AM, 36‑hour weekly schedule (3x12 hrs). Every other weekend required (Friday, Saturday, Sunday). No on‑call requirements. Requirements Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential required. Minimum 2 years of recent acute care experience in Med/Surg, ER, and ICU settings. Current certifications required: BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP. Level III NICU experience strongly preferred; candidates without this experience may not be considered. Proficiency with BiPAP, mechanical ventilators, and Heated High Flow (HHFNC) units required. Epic EMR experience required. No gaps in work history of 90 days or more within the past 12 months. US SSN required. License required if applicable. Responsibilities Managing ventilators and BiPAP, operating HHFNC units. Assisting with intubations and bedside bronchoscopies. Proficient EMR charting. Adapting to higher‑acuity patients and heavier workloads. Undergoing EKG testing as part of the consideration process (2 attempts with re‑application after 30 days if unsuccessful). Additional Information Candidates living within 50 miles of the facility may be considered at a reduced rate. Scrub color: Pewter Gray. Long‑tenured, cohesive staff with a collaborative team environment. Progressive, motivated physician team on staff. American Traveler Job ID #P-721252. Pay package is based on 12‑hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with a tax‑free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel Respiratory Therapist - Registered RT/RRT. Benefits Premium medical, dental, vision, and life insurance beginning day one of the assignment. Generous 401(k) match. Substantial housing stipend. 24/7 support and access to in‑house clinicians. American Traveler has over 25 years of experience in travel nursing and allied careers, offering a customer‑focused, worry‑free experience for professionals starting or expanding their travel assignments. #J-18808-Ljbffr American Traveler