Registered Respiratory Therapist
Indianapolis, IN
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 8, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

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

Details

• Respiratory Care unit within a 500+ bed hospital
• Level 1 Pediatric and Adult Trauma and Burn center
• Adult medical, trauma/neuro, burn, and cardiovascular critical care units along with Emergency Department
• 13-week assignment
• Shift hours 07:00-19:30
• Responds to emergency resuscitation team codes

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of experience required
• High school diploma with 2 years of cumulative experience, Associate's/Technical degree, or 4 years of applicable cumulative job-specific experience
• BLS certification required (AHA or American Red Cross accepted)
• Registered Respiratory Therapist credential from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)
• Respiratory Care Practitioner credential from the Indiana Respiratory Care Committee
• ACLS preferred (AHA or American Red Cross accepted)
• NRP certification preferred (AAP)
• PALS certification preferred
• License required if applicable
• Current license and primary source verification required within 30 days prior to assignment start

Additional Information

• Evaluate and provide care for patients with respiratory insufficiencies
• Assess patients to determine appropriate treatment type and frequency and develop care plans based on diagnosis
• Implement and monitor patient care plans and respiratory equipment
• Monitor, record, and communicate patient condition
• Perform advanced respiratory care modalities
• Evaluate respiratory practice, medication administration, and treatment based on patient outcomes
• Educate patients and families on health conditions and available community support programs
• Work in a fast-paced, stressful environment requiring critical thinking and decisive judgment with minimal supervision
• Follow Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required
• Accepts local candidates, though a radius rule may apply and could affect pay rate
• Travelers should begin discussing extension opportunities with their manager approximately 45 days before the assignment end date