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Job ID: 857569
Estimated Weekly Gross: $1,992.07
Job Title
Travel: Registered Respiratory Therapist (Nights – 3×12’s)
Location
Lafayette, IN | Acute Care
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | Travel | 13 Weeks | Nights, 6:00 PM – 6:30 AM | 3x12s | Expected 36 hours/week | Every other weekend (Saturday & Sunday)
Key Responsibilities
- Provide respiratory therapy services across ICU/CCU, Med/Surg, Emergency, and Level 3 NICU settings within a 160-bed unit
- Manage and operate ventilators (PB, Drager V500), BiPAPs (V60), HHFNC, Hamilton C transport, Oscillator, Jet, Nitric, and Bubble CPAP equipment
- Assist with intubations and bedside bronchoscopies
- Deliver care to high-acuity patients, managing heavy patient loads with strong time management skills
- Perform proficient EMR charting using EPIC
- Work collaboratively within a night shift team of approximately 4–4.5 staff, supporting a cohesive and experienced department
Required Qualifications
- Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credentials required
- Active certifications required: ACLS, PALS, BLS, and NRP
- Minimum 2 years of acute care experience, including Med/Surg, ER, and ICU
- Demonstrated Level 3 NICU skills with ability to work proficiently in that setting
- Experience managing BiPAPs, ventilators, and Heated High Flow units
Preferred Experience / Skills
- Experience working across ICU/CCU, NICU, and Emergency Care as a Respiratory Therapist
- Self-motivated and independent, with the ability to adapt to higher acuity patient loads
- Willingness to work in a Level 3 NICU environment
- Strong personality fit for a collaborative, fast-paced team environment
Why Join Us
- State-of-the-art facility in a prime location, featuring advanced equipment and technology
- Long-tenured, experienced staff with a cohesive team environment and motivated, progressive physicians