Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
Lafayette, IN
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jul 27, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with 2+ years of acute care experience, including Level 3 NICU skills, for a night shift travel assignment at a hospital in Lafayette, IN.

Details

• Respiratory Care department serving ICU/CCU, Med/Surg, ER, and Level 3 NICU patient populations
• 160-bed facility with a team of 32 respiratory therapy staff
• Night shift schedule: 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM, 3x12s (36 hours/week)
• Every other weekend required (Saturday and Sunday)
• No on-call requirements
• Equipment includes PB and Drager V500 ventilators, Aerogen nebulizers, V60 BiPAP, HHFNC, Hamilton C-Transport, Oscillator, Jet ventilator, Nitric Oxide, and Bubble CPAP
• EMR: Epic

Requirements

• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential required
• Minimum 2 years of recent acute care experience in Med/Surg, ER, and ICU settings
• Level 3 NICU experience required
• Current certifications: ACLS, BLS, PALS, and NRP
• Proficiency with BiPAP, mechanical ventilators, and Heated High Flow Nasal Cannula (HHFNC)
• Experience assisting with intubations and bedside bronchoscopies
• Proficient EMR charting skills
• No gaps in work history of 90 days or more within the past 12 months
• Active license required if applicable
• US SSN required

Additional Information

• Responsibilities include managing ventilated and high-acuity patients across ICU/CCU, NICU, Med/Surg, and ER settings
• Candidates must be self-motivated, independent, and comfortable managing high patient loads and acuity levels
• EKG testing is required as part of the consideration process; candidates are allowed 2 attempts — if not passed, reapplication is possible after 30 days
• Scrub color: Pewter Gray
• New state-of-the-art hospital in a prime location with experienced, cohesive staff and progressive physicians
• Candidates living within 50 miles of the facility are eligible but will be considered at a reduced rate