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Registered Respiratory Therapist
Evansville, Indiana
Deaconess Hospital

$1,887-2,056/week

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Respiratory Therapy Travel Position - Indiana, Evansville

Job Details

Employment Type: Travel
Contract Length: 6 weeks
Shift: 12-hour days (6:30 AM - 7:00 PM)
Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week (except during holidays when unit is closed)
Start Date: ASAP
Location: Acute Care Hospital, approx. 280 beds
Unit Types: Medical/Surgical, ICU, Stepdown
Float Requirements: Will float to inpatient units/facilities
Weekend/Holiday Requirements: Every other weekend and every other holiday
Dress Code: Black scrubs

Required Qualifications

License: Indiana Respiratory Therapist License
Certifications:
- AHA Basic Life Support (BLS)
- AHA Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) certification
Experience: Minimum 1 year of experience in Registered Respiratory Therapy (RRT) specialty
Charting: EPIC experience highly preferred

Required Skills

Medical/Surgical Respiratory Therapy
ICU Respiratory Therapy
Stepdown Respiratory Therapy
BiPAP/CPAP management
Arterial Blood Gases (ABG) analysis

Candidate Attributes

Hard working
Resilient and adaptable to change
Social and team-oriented

Additional Information

No local candidates within 40-mile radius
COVID-19 vaccine not required (subject to change)
Orientation week hours are not guaranteed; regular hours guaranteed thereafter except during unit closures

Facility

Deaconess Hospital

3.4rating(37 reviews)

4 nurses recommend working with Deaconess Hospital

4.0rating

Pros

Traveler friendly. Lots of support from various specialties.

Cons

Very busy. It's huge and can feel impersonal. The scheduling is kind of difficult

Nathan E

Med Surg (RN)

Contract Position Feb '26

Review of Deaconess Hospital on Apr 10, 2026

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Short Term Acute Care
516 beds

ADDRESS600 Mary StreetEvansville, IN 47747

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About Evansville, IN

As a Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist in Evansville, IN here's what you should know:

Cost of Living

Evansville's cost of living is 13% lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.

Weather

Average summer highs are around 88°F, and winter lows are around 24°F.

Furnished Housing

Short term rentals are relatively easy to find in Evansville, with options available in various neighborhoods.

Transportation

Evansville is car-friendly, with a well-maintained road network.
Public transportation options are limited, so having a car is recommended.

Demographics

Evansville has a diverse population with a wide age range.
Common health issues include obesity and heart disease.
There is a growing population of travel nurses in the area.

Things to Do

The city offers a variety of restaurants, art galleries, music venues, and sports facilities.
Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy the scenic Ohio River views, walking and biking paths, and urban parks like Garvin Park.

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