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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 30, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

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

Details

• Hospital-based Respiratory Therapy/Neuro Diagnostics unit
• Adult critical care and emergency department patient populations
• Performs ventilator management including BiPAP, CPAP, and weaning from mechanical ventilation
• Administers medications such as Albuterol, Atrovent, and Xopenex via aerosol and nebulizer systems
• Performs arterial blood gas draws and interpretation, airway management, intubation/extubation assistance, and tracheostomy care
• Cerner charting system required
• Night shift, 3x12-hour shifts, 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM
• Every other weekend work required
• Required to float between affiliate hospital campuses

Requirements

• Active RRT credential through NBRC
• IN or Compact license required if applicable, must be in hand prior to start date
• BLS and ACLS certifications required; PALS preferred
• Minimum 18 months of recent ICU experience within the last 2 years
• Education must be accredited through CoARC and regionally accredited through CHEA
• 2 supervisor references required
• SSN and DOB required for consideration

Additional Information

• First-time travelers will be considered for this position
• Local candidates accepted; IN residents are considered local
• Must work 2 of the 3 major holiday pairs: 11/27-11/28, 12/24-12/25, and 12/31-1/1
• Up to 5 days of non-holiday RTO can be auto-approved; additional time off requires facility approval
• Former IU Health perm or PRN employees must wait 12 months before applying as a traveler
• Current or past IU Health 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)
• Scrubs and standard hospital dress code expected