Travel Respiratory Therapist - Registered RT/RRT

American Traveler is seeking a Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with 18+ months of recent ICU experience for a night shift hospital position requiring every other weekend availability. Requirements NBRC RRT certification required Indiana state license or compact license required if applicable ACLS and BLS certifications required; PALS preferred Minimum 2 years of experience with 18 months of recent ICU experience Education must be accredited through CoARC and regionally accredited through CHEA Cerner EMR experience preferred Experience with ventilator management including BiPAP, CPAP, and weaning from mechanical ventilation Skilled in arterial blood gas draws and interpretation Proficient in airway management including intubation/extubation assist and suctioning Experience with oxygen therapy including High Flow Nasal Cannula (HFNC) 2 supervisor references required Social Security number and date of birth required for consideration Responsibilities Hospital-based Respiratory Therapy/Neuro Diagnostics unit Adult critical care and emergency department patient population Night shift, 3x12-hour shifts from 19:00-7:30 Every other weekend required Required to float between multiple affiliate hospitals within the health system Cerner charting system used Provide respiratory care to adult critical care and emergency department patients Perform medication delivery via aerosol setup, nebulizers, and metered dose inhalers Administer medications including Albuterol, Atrovent, and Xopenex Collect sputum specimens and provide tracheostomy care/management First-time travelers will be considered Indiana residents are considered local candidates but are not accepted for this unit Must work 2 out of 3 major holidays Up to 5 days of non-holiday RTO can be auto-approved; additional time off requires facility approval Former IU Health perm or PRN employees must wait 12 months before applying as a traveler Travelers who have accrued 12 months of travel employment within IU Health must take a 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-764082 Open Positions: 1 #J-18808-Ljbffr