Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist - $3,200 per week

Care Career 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 : 11 / 30 / 2025 Duration : 13 weeks 48 hours per week Shift : 12 hours, nights Employment Type : Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist – NICU / PICU (Allied) Location : Indianapolis, IN Schedule Type : Travel Contract Shift : Nights | 4x12-hour shifts (7 : 00 PM – 7 : 30 AM) Contract Length : 13 Weeks Guaranteed Hours : 36–48 hrs / week (3x12 or 4x12) Start Date : 12 / 01 / 2025 Job Description : Seeking an experienced Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) for a 13-week travel assignment in a high-acuity NICU / PICU / Pediatric environment. The RRT will provide expert respiratory care to neonatal, infant, and pediatric patients in a Level I trauma children’s hospital setting. Candidates must have hands-on experience with ventilator management, nitric oxide, and advanced airway support . The role requires flexibility to float between the NICU, PICU, and Peds units as needed. Responsibilities : Perform respiratory assessments and provide treatment to neonatal and pediatric patients. Manage and monitor patients on mechanical ventilation (Servo I, Servo U, Hamilton G5). Administer aerosolized medications and oxygen therapy (including HFNC, CPAP, BiPAP). Provide airway management, including suctioning, extubation, and tracheostomy care. Interpret arterial blood gases (ABGs) and adjust treatment accordingly. Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams in a critical care setting. Float as required between NICU, PICU, and Pediatric units. Requirements : Active Indiana RRT License (IN license must be in hand at submission). NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) certification required. Minimum 18 months of recent NICU or PICU experience. Certifications : Required : BLS, ACLS, NRP, PALS Education : CoARC-accredited and CHEA-recognized respiratory program. Trauma I experience in a children’s hospital within the last year required. First-time travelers accepted! Must work 2 out of 3 major holidays. Skills : Ventilator Management : Servo I, Servo U, Hamilton G5 Respiratory Therapies : CPAP, BiPAP, HFNC, aerosol mask / trach setup, nitric oxide (iNO) Medication Administration : Albuterol, Atrovent, Pulmicort, Racemic Epinephrine, Xopenex, Mucomyst, Perforomist, Tobramycin Airway Management : Extubation, suctioning, trach care, oral / nasal airway management Critical Care Procedures : Interpretation of ABGs, weaning protocols, rapid response Unit & Floating Details : Float Required : Yes – between NICU, PICU, and Pediatrics Patient Age Groups : Neonates, Infants, Pediatrics Weekend Rotation : Every other weekend required Possible Float Site : Affiliate children’s hospital nearby Contract Details : Duration : 13 weeks Shift : Nights (7p–7 : 30a) – 3x12 or 4x12 options available Guaranteed Hours : 36–48 per week Overtime : After 40 hours / week Pre-approved RTO : Up to 5 non-holiday days Ideal Candidate : This position is ideal for a pediatric or neonatal respiratory therapist who thrives in a fast-paced, high-acuity setting and is comfortable supporting critically ill infants and children across multiple units. Strong teamwork and adaptability are essential. Quick Offers. Referral bonus available. About Care Career Care Career brings together a portfolio of leading healthcare staffing organizations, each delivering specialized talent solutions across the industry. Wherever you want to go, We Make It Happen. With travel nursing jobs across the country, you can discover the possibilities that create the lifestyle and financial position that you have dreamed of. Care Career is a modern, transparent staffing firm creating the ultimate community of US. Benefits Referral bonus Weekly pay Medical benefits Continuing Education Dental benefits Vision benefits