Hospital | RRT | 13-Week Travel Contract – Fort Wayne, IN
Compensation
$1,730.00 - 1,860.00/week
Hospital RRT Details
Location
Address : Fort Wayne, IN, 46805
Job Description
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) Travel Job – Acute-Care Hospital in Fort Wayne, IN
Join an experienced respiratory care team as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) in an acute-care hospital in Fort Wayne, Indiana. This 13-week, on-site travel assignment offers qualified respiratory therapists the opportunity to care for diverse patient populations while using advanced respiratory equipment in a collaborative clinical environment. Fort Wayne is a welcoming Midwestern community known for its parks, cultural attractions, family-friendly neighborhoods, and convenient cost of living.
Respiratory Therapist Job Details
- Location: Fort Wayne, Indiana
- Assignment Type: 13-week hospital travel assignment
- Assignment Dates: November 16, 2026 – February 15, 2027
- Healthcare Setting: Acute-care hospital; 250-bed facility with a 12-bed ICU
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,730–$1,860
- Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
- Shift Duration: 12-hour day shifts
- Schedule: 5:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., including every other weekend
- Work Environment: On-site; no floating to other departments
- Charting System: Epic electronic medical record
- Dress Code: Black scrubs
Registered Respiratory Therapist Requirements
- At least 1 year of respiratory therapy experience required; 5 years of experience as a credentialed respiratory care practitioner preferred
- Current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential through the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association
- Current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification from the American Heart Association
- Current Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification
- Adult intubation experience and demonstrated competency with respiratory care procedures
- Ability to obtain and maintain authorization to practice respiratory care in Indiana
- Ability to provide respiratory care to newborn, pediatric, adult, and geriatric patient populations
Respiratory Therapist Responsibilities
- Provide respiratory care services to patients across a range of acuity levels and age groups in an acute-care hospital setting.
- Perform patient assessments, evaluate respiratory status, and adjust treatment plans appropriately.
- Deliver therapeutic respiratory treatments and maintain accurate care plans and clinical documentation.
- Perform and support adult intubation and other respiratory care procedures within scope of practice.
- Assist with distressed newborn care and cesarean-section cases when needed.
- Operate and monitor respiratory equipment, including Servo ventilators, BIPAP systems, Airvo, Metaneb, and Neo-Tee devices.
- Collaborate with nurses, physicians, and other clinical professionals to support safe, high-quality patient care.
- Complete required Epic electronic medical record training and department-specific orientation, including preceptor competency validation.
Apply now for this Registered Respiratory Therapist travel assignment in Fort Wayne, Indiana, and join a collaborative hospital respiratory care team.
Benefits
401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
Equal Opportunity
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Equal Opportunity
GHR Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business need without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.