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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 15, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

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

Details

• Work within a 500+ bed hospital's Respiratory Care unit
• Level 1 Pediatric and Adult Trauma and Burn center
• Serves adult medical, trauma/neuro, burn, and cardiovascular critical care units as well as the Emergency Department
• 13-week assignment
• Shift hours 07:00-19:30

Requirements

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

Additional Information

• Assess, plan, implement, and monitor respiratory care plans based on patient diagnosis
• Perform advanced respiratory care modalities and monitor equipment
• Evaluate respiratory practice and treatment effectiveness based on patient outcomes
• Educate patients and families about respiratory health conditions and available support resources
• Respond to emergency resuscitation team codes
• Follow Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required
• Requires critical thinking, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision in a stressful environment
• Local candidates accepted at a reduced rate per facility radius rule
• Candidates should begin discussing assignment extension with their manager at least 45 days before the end date