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Respiratory Unit - Respiratory Therapist - $1650 per week.

Trusted Health
8 hours ago
Full-time
On-site
Louisville, KY, United States

Trusted is seeking an experienced allied health professional for this exciting travel assignment. Trusted has streamlined the travel experience by enabling clinicians to apply directly to jobs without the need for recruiters. This unique approach provides more transparency, eliminates pesky calls from recruiters, and puts more money in your pocket. Join the thousands of nurses and allied health professionals across the country who have already made the switch to a more modern way to work.

Shift: 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM

Experience:

• 12 months of experience with 3 months within the last 12 months.

• Experience with Cerner is preferred.

• Trauma Level 1 experience is preferred.

• Diploma completion required.

Requirements:

• Candidates must have a license (required after submission).

• This role will require floating to multiple units

• Travel only, local not allowed. Candidates must live >50 miles from facility to be submitted.

• COVID vaccination required after submission. Religious and medical declinations accepted.

• No previous experience allowed for Staff at Program: SimpliFi Program - University of Louisville (UofL) and no current placement allowed at Program: SimpliFi Program - University of Louisville (UofL).

• No previous experience allowed for Part-Time at Program: SimpliFi Program - University of Louisville (UofL) and no current placement allowed at Program: SimpliFi Program - University of Louisville (UofL).

• No previous experience allowed for Per Diem at Program: SimpliFi Program - University of Louisville (UofL) and no current placement allowed at Program: SimpliFi Program - University of Louisville (UofL).

Pre-employment modules may be required for this role. Please upload any certifications or health documents you have to your profile to expedite your on-boarding process.

Additional Details:

Required Skills/Experience: - First-time travelers accepted with previous adult critical care experience. - Required skills include adult critical care, inhaled epoprostenol, intubation assist, bedside bronchoscopy/tracheostomy assist, oxygen therapy, high-flow oxygen therapy, aerosol treatment via SVN/Aerogen/MDI, and ABGs.

Required Credentials: - CRT considered with manager approval.

Unit Details: - Patient population includes COPD, asthma, respiratory failure, burns, strokes, and trauma. - Nitric oxide is only used in NICU. - Travelers are typically not trained in NICU or ER. - Uses Omnicell; unit equipment includes Medfusion for inhaled epoprostenol, PB 980, Nihon Kohden 440/550, Hamilton MRI, HT70, and V30 BiPAPs.

Shift & Scheduling: - Every other weekend. - No call. - Must be willing to work some holidays.

Floating Requirements: - Will float throughout the hospital.

7 days maximum time off. Facility holidays: 09/07/2026, 11/26/2026, 12/25/2026, 12/31/2026, 01/01/2027, 05/31/2027, 07/04/2027. Number of holidays allowed off: 0

2 Charge/Lead references required from within the last 12 months

Proof of identification required

Certifications:

• BLS (Basic Life Support)

• RRT (Registered Respiratory Therapist) or the alternative certification CRT

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)

• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program – 8th Edition)

  • Skills Checklist: Yes
  • References: Yes
  • Certifications: Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support, Registered Respiratory Therapist, Neonatal Resuscitation Program – 8th Edition, Basic Life Support

Job Details

  • Job Type: Travel
  • Nurse/Patient: – –
  • Shift Type: Night
  • Contract Date: 2026-09-14
  • Expected Length: 13 weeks
  • Hours per Shift: 12
  • Shifts per Week: 3