Travel Respiratory Therapist - $2,670 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel Registered Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Registered Respiratory Therapist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Start Date: 10/12/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 48 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 4x12hrs
• Hours: 48 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Oct 12, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Respiratory Therapist (RRT) for a night shift ICU position requiring 18 months of recent ICU experience and NBRC/RRT certification.

Details

• Hospital-based Respiratory Therapy/Neuro Diagnostics unit
• Night shift, 3x12 or 4x12 hour shifts, 19:00-7:30
• Every other weekend work required
• Floating required between affiliate hospitals within the health system
• Cerner charting system preferred
• Provides care in adult critical care and pediatric settings

Requirements

• Active NBRC (RRT) certification
• IN state license or Compact license required, if applicable
• ACLS and BLS certification required; PALS preferred
• Minimum 2 years of respiratory therapy experience with 18 months of 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

• Responsibilities include ventilator management, arterial blood gas draws and interpretation, airway management, intubation/extubation assistance, and oxygen therapy
• Performs medication delivery via nebulizer and aerosol systems including Albuterol, Atrovent, and Xopenex
• First-time travelers are accepted for this position
• Candidates must work 2 of 3 major holidays
• RTO of 5 days or less can be auto-approved; additional time off requires facility approval
• Former perm or PRN employees of the health system must have a 12-month break before applying as a traveler
• Local candidates residing in-state are considered local, though local candidates are not accepted for ICU positions
• All travelers are required to float within the hospital or to a nearby affiliate facility

American Traveler Job ID #P-751912. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel Respiratory Therapist - Registered RT/RRT

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