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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Dec 14, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist for a night shift position requiring Level 3 NICU skills and acute care experience across ICU, Med Surg, and ER settings.

Details

• Respiratory Care unit within a 160-bed hospital with approximately 32 staff
• Covers ICU, Med Surg, ER, and Level 3 NICU patient populations
• Patient ratios managed via RVU system
• Uses PB and Drager V500 ventilators, Aerogen nebulizers, V60 Bipap, HHFNC, Hamilton C-transport, Oscillator, Jet ventilator, Nitric oxide therapy, and Bubble CPAP
• Epic EMR used for charting
• Night shift, 6:00pm-6:30am, 3x12-hour shifts on a 36-hour weekly schedule
• Weekend rotation required every other weekend (Saturday and Sunday)
• No on-call requirements

Requirements

• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential required
• ACLS, PALS, BLS, and NRP certifications required
• License required if applicable
• Minimum 2 years of recent experience in respiratory therapy specialty
• Level 3 NICU experience required
• Acute care experience in Med Surg, ER, and ICU settings required
• Experience managing Bipaps, ventilators, and Heated High Flow units
• Experience assisting with intubations and bedside bronchoscopies
• Proficient EMR charting skills
• No employment gaps of 90 days or more within the past 12 months

Additional Information

• Responsibilities include managing ventilators, Bipaps, and high flow units for critically ill patients across multiple units
• Assist with intubations and bedside bronchoscopies
• Strong time management skills needed to handle heavy patient loads and high acuity cases
• Independent, self-motivated candidates who can jump in during higher loads are a strong fit
• Willingness to work in a Level 3 NICU setting required
• Scrub color requirement: pewter gray
• New, state-of-the-art hospital facility with long-tenured, experienced staff in a cohesive team environment
• Motivated, progressive physician team
• Local candidates within a 50-mile radius are accepted at a reduced bill rate