Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) – Night Shift - RRT#8950

NavitasPartners•Bedford, IN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

"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.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

PALS and NRP certifications
Experience in NICU, pediatrics, or home respiratory care
Strong critical thinking and ability to perform in high-acuity environments

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