A Travel Respiratory Therapist provides specialized respiratory care in acute and long-term care settings, administering therapies such as invasive and non-invasive ventilation, oxygen therapy, and chest physiotherapy. This 13-week travel assignment in East Chicago, Indiana requires clinical skills in patient assessment, treatment planning, monitoring vital respiratory functions, and collaborating with healthcare teams. The role involves independent work, patient education, and adherence to hospital policies and procedures.
HumanEdge Travel Healthcare is seeking a travel Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in East Chicago, Indiana.
East Chicago, IN
Start: ASAP
Schedule: 3x12s | Nights
We are seeking a dedicated Travel Respiratory Therapist (RT) for a 13-week assignment in East Chicago, Indiana . This role provides high-quality respiratory care in a long-term acute care setting, with a strong focus on patient assessment, therapy, and clinical decision-making.
Evaluate patients and recommend individualized respiratory treatment plans.
Administer routine and complex respiratory treatments including:
Invasive/non-invasive ventilation
Aerosol and nebulizer therapies
Oxygen therapy
Chest physiotherapy and suctioning (nasal, oral, tracheal)
Perform arterial blood gas (ABG) analysis, 12-lead EKG, PFTs (NIF, VC), and capnography monitoring.
Assist in procedures such as bronchoscopy, chest tube placement, and tracheostomy care.
Set up and operate ventilatory equipment; troubleshoot and perform basic maintenance.
Educate patients and families about respiratory care upon discharge.
Collaborate closely with physicians and the care team to evaluate and adjust treatment.
Document all interventions and patient responses per hospital policy.
Maintain proper shift-to-shift handoffs and charge documentation.
Active Respiratory Therapist license (IN or compact)
BLS and ACLS certification required
Strong clinical skills in an acute or LTAC setting
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Previous travel or critical care experience preferred
HumanEdge Travel Healthcare Job ID #10987. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Respiratory Therapist
HumanEdge Allied Health is a full-service nursing and allied health staffing agency that has lived and breathed staffing for more than 30 years, making us one of the most trusted in the industry!
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