Registered Respiratory Therapist – ICU, Med Surg, ER and Level III NICU
Lafayette, IN
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 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 for a 13-week night shift travel assignment at a hospital in Lafayette, IN serving ICU, Med/Surg, ER, and Level III NICU populations.

Details

• Work in a Respiratory Care department within 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 (3x12s)
• 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

Additional Information

• Responsibilities include managing ventilators and BiPAP, operating HHFNC units, assisting with intubations and bedside bronchoscopies, and proficient EMR charting
• Candidates must be adaptable and willing to assist with higher-acuity patients and heavier workloads
• EKG testing is required as part of the consideration process; candidates have 2 attempts and may reapply after 30 days if unsuccessful
• 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