Acute Care, Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Basic Life Support (BLS), COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease), Cerner, Clinical Medicine, Critical Care, Cross-Functional, Documentation, Emergency Care, Healthcare, Home Care, Hospital, Identify Issues, Intensive Care, Medical Record System, Medication Administration, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), Neuro-Intensive Care Unit, Nursing, Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Pediatrics, Physical Therapy, Pneumonia, Progressive Care Unit (PCU), Respiratory Intensive Care Unit (RICU), Respiratory Therapy, Risk, Tracheotomy, Ventilator
Job Title: Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) – Night Shift
Location: Bedford, IN
Unit: Respiratory / Neuro Diagnostics (ICU, PCU, Med-Surg)
Shift: Night Shift (3x12 hours: 6:00 PM – 6:30 AM)
Job Duration: 13 weeks
Start Date: 05/19/2026
Orientation: 12 hours (non-billable)
Position Summary
"Navitas Healthcare, LLC" is a skilled Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to join a short-term acute care hospital on the night shift. First-time travelers are welcome. The RRT will provide advanced respiratory care across ICU, PCU, Med-Surg, and Emergency Department settings, supporting critically ill patients with complex respiratory needs.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive respiratory care to adult and critically ill patients
- Perform airway management including intubation, extubation, suctioning, tracheostomy care, and pulmonary hygiene
- Administer respiratory medications and therapies (e.g., Albuterol, Atrovent, Pulmicort, Mucomyst, Racemic Epinephrine, Spiriva, Theophylline)
- Manage and troubleshoot mechanical ventilation systems including SIMV, BiPAP, CPAP, HFNC, and trach collar support
- Perform ABG collection via arterial puncture and interpret results
- Provide chest physiotherapy and assist with patient transport across departments and emergency transfers
- Support high-acuity cases including ARDS, COPD, asthma, pneumonia, COVID-19, and cystic fibrosis
- Assist in emergency situations including high-risk deliveries and near-drowning cases
- Utilize hospital equipment and electronic health records (Cerner) for documentation
- Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and multidisciplinary care teams
Schedule & Requirements
- Night Shift: 3x12-hour shifts (6:00 PM – 6:30 AM)
- Every 3rd weekend rotation (approx. 4 weekends per contract)
- Must work 2 out of 3 major holidays
- Guaranteed 36–48 hours per week depending on schedule rotation
Qualifications
- Active RRT license in Indiana
- Current BLS and ACLS certifications
- Minimum 3–5 years of experience in adult critical care and emergency respiratory therapy
- Strong experience with ventilators, airway management, and ICU-level care
Preferred Qualifications
- PALS and NRP certifications
- Experience in NICU, pediatrics, or home respiratory care
- Strong critical thinking and ability to perform in high-acuity environments
For more details contact at
hdavda@navitashealth.com
or Call / Text at 516-862-1169.About Navitas Healthcare, LLC certified WBENC and one of the fastest-growing healthcare staffing firms in the US providing Medical, Clinical and Non-Clinical services to numerous hospitals. We offer the most competitive pay for every position we cater. We understand this is a partnership. You will not be blindsided and your salary will be discussed upfront.