Travel Respiratory Therapist - Registered RT/RRT

Travel Respiratory Therapist - Registered RT/RRT

American Traveler

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States

Position ID: P-766721

Position status: Open

Assignment type: travel

Shift: Nights

Length (weeks): 13

Openings: 1

Start date: 2026-11-15

$2,061.72/week (estimated advertised weekly pay)

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist with 2+ years of experience for a 13-week night shift assignment at a Level 1 trauma and burn hospital.

Details

• 500+ bed hospital with Level 1 Pediatric and Adult Trauma and Burn designation
• Respiratory Care unit supporting adult medical, trauma/neuro, burn, and cardiovascular critical care units, plus Emergency Department
• Night shift schedule from 19:00-07:30
• 13-week assignment length

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of cumulative experience required
• High School diploma with 2 years of cumulative experience, or Associate's/Technical degree, or 4 years of applicable job-specific experience required
• BLS certification required (AHA or American Red Cross accepted)
• Respiratory Care Practitioner credential from the Indiana Respiratory Care Committee required
• Registered Respiratory Therapist credential from the NBRC required
• License required if applicable
• ACLS certification preferred (AHA or American Red Cross accepted)
• NRP certification preferred, credentialed by the AAP
• PALS certification preferred (AHA or American Red Cross accepted)
• Copy of driver's license required for consideration
• Two professional references required for consideration

Additional Information

• Assess patients for appropriate respiratory treatment type and frequency and develop care plans based on diagnosis
• Implement and monitor patient care plans and respiratory equipment, performing advanced respiratory care modalities
• Evaluate respiratory practice, medication administration, and treatment effectiveness based on patient outcomes
• Educate patients and families about respiratory health conditions and connect them with community support resources
• Respond to emergency resuscitation team codes
• Work with minimal supervision in a fast-paced, stressful environment requiring critical thinking and decisive judgment
• Follow standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required
• Accepts local candidates, though a radius rule may apply and could affect pay rate
• First-time travelers may be considered

Hours per week: 36

Hours per shift: 12