Travel Respiratory Therapist - Registered RT/RRT

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Mar 23, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 2

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with at least 2 years of experience for a night shift, 13-week contract at a large Level 1 Trauma hospital in Indianapolis, IN.

Details

• 500+ bed hospital with Level 1 Pediatric and Adult Trauma and Burn designations
• Respiratory Care unit supporting adult medical, trauma/neuro, burn, and cardiovascular critical care units, as well as the Emergency Department
• Night shift: 18:45–07:15
• 13-week contract

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of respiratory therapy experience
• RRT credential from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) required
• Indiana Respiratory Care Practitioner license required (license required if applicable)
• BLS required; must be AHA or American Red Cross
• High school diploma with 2 years of cumulative experience, OR Associate's/Technical degree, OR 4 years of applicable cumulative experience
• ACLS preferred; must be AHA or American Red Cross
• NRP and NRP Advanced preferred; must be AHA/AAP
• PALS preferred; must be AHA or American Red Cross
• Ability to work in a stressful environment with minimal supervision
• Must possess a US Social Security Number and provide a US home address
• Two professional references required for consideration
• Copy of Driver's License required for consideration

Additional Information

• Assess patients and develop individualized respiratory care plans based on diagnosis and clinical need
• Implement and monitor patient care plans and equipment; perform advanced respiratory care modalities
• Evaluate respiratory practice, medication administration, and treatment effectiveness based on patient outcomes
• Educate patients and families on health conditions and available community support resources
• Respond to emergency resuscitation team codes
• Follows Standard Precautions and uses appropriate personal protective equipment
• Local candidates are accepted but may be subject to a reduced pay rate based on a facility radius rule