Travel Respiratory Therapist
Louisville, KY
GLC On-The-Go
3x12 hrs

Respiratory Therapist - Rehabilitation | Louisville, KY | Contract

Quick Look

• Weekly Gross Pay: $1,724 - $1,814
• Shift: 12hr Nights, 6p-6a
• Start Date: 10/12/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks

Join a leading acute-care hospital in Louisville, KY, as a Respiratory Therapist specializing in Rehabilitation. This contract position offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment with a focus on adult critical care.

Unit Information:

• Minimum Years of Experience Required: 1 year
• First-Time Travelers: Accepted with previous adult critical care experience

Patient Types/Common Diagnoses: COPD, Transplant center, CVICU, Cystic Fibrosis, Asthma, Heart Failure, LVAD, Neuro; Frazier home vents and few pediatrics.

Patient Load: Varies; in ICU, typically capped at 6 vents.

Required License and Certifications: BLS, ACLS, RRT. CRT will be considered with good experience.

Skills Required: Adult critical care experience. Pediatric experience is not required but must be willing to learn. Skills include oxygen, aerosol/MDI treatments, ventilator management, trach care, CPT, suctioning, PEP therapy, ABG, and ABLS. Flexibility is a must.

Support within the Department: 1 supervisor for each shift.

Technology/Equipment: EMR: Cerner; Med dispensing: Omnicell; Monitors: Phillips; Unit specific equipment includes V60 BiPAP, PB 980, NK 440, NK 550, Hamilton MR-1, Zoll, Airvo/High flow, Nitric (managed in CVICU), Veletri, nocturnal BiPAP: V30 and Resmed. Transport vents are not different.

Floating: Yes, could float to Frazier Rehab (on the same campus as Jewish).

Orientation: NEO; 2 shifts of orientation in department.

Scheduling: Weekend rotation: 4 weekend shifts in a month; No on-call; Holiday expectations as needed; Approval of RTO to go through manager; Schedule made a month at a time.

Other Notes: Scrub Color: Ceil Blue; Free badge access parking lot.

GLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

If you are a dedicated Respiratory Therapist looking for a rewarding contract opportunity in Louisville, KY, apply today!