RRT Respiratory Therapist
Indianapolis, IN
American Traveler
4x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 4x12hrs
• Hours: 48 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 16, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with 18 months recent ICU experience for a night shift position requiring every other weekend availability.

Details

• Night shift, 4x12 hour shifts from 19:00 to 7:30
• Every other weekend work required
• Float required between Methodist, University, Fishers, and Morgan hospital locations
• Adult critical care and emergency department work settings
• Pediatric experience preferred
• Cerner charting system preferred
• Performs ventilator management including BiPAP, CPAP, and weaning from mechanical ventilation
• Performs airway management including intubation assist, extubation, and tracheostomy care
• Administers medications including Albuterol, Atrovent, and Xopenex
• Draws and interprets arterial blood gases

Requirements

• RRT, IN license required (license required if applicable)
• ACLS and BLS certifications required
• PALS certification preferred
• Minimum 2 years of experience with 18 months recent ICU experience
• Education must be accredited through CoARC and regionally accredited through CHEA
• 2 supervisor references required
• SSN and DOB required for consideration

Additional Information

• Work as part of a respiratory and neuro diagnostics care team
• Must work 2 out of 3 major holiday pairs (11/27-11/28, 12/24-12/25, 12/31-1/1)
• First-time travelers are accepted
• Floating required within the hospital or to a nearby affiliate hospital
• Up to 5 days of non-holiday RTO can be auto-approved; additional time requires facility approval
• Former perm or PRN employees of the facility must wait 12 months before applying as a traveler
• Current or past travelers with 12 months of accrued travel employment must take a consecutive break to reset eligibility: 90 days for out-of-state residents, 180 days for in-state residents
• Indiana residents are considered local, though local candidates are not accepted for this unit