No salary listed — similar Respiratory Therapist roles pay ~$115k (median of 72 jobs)

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IU Health
Indianapolis, Indiana

Registered Respiratory Therapist-Resource

Respiratory TherapistIncludes weekendsFull-Time
Posted 58m ago · Verified live

About the Role

Night shift respiratory therapy. $30K sign-on, $10K relocation. Every 4th weekend. Indianapolis, IN.

Join IU Health as a Registered Respiratory Therapist – Nights, $30K Sign-On in Indianapolis, Indiana, United States. Indiana University Health is unlike any other healthcare system and we're looking for team members who share the things that matter most to us. People who are inspired by challenging and meaningful work for the good of every patient.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Signing bonus: $30,000.
  • Relocation assistance: $10,000.
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Continued Education and Certification Opportunities

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • Weekend coverage may be required.
  • Night or evening shifts may be required.

This position offers a signing bonus. Work with IU Health in Indianapolis, Indiana, United States.

Key Responsibilities

The Registered Respiratory Therapist evaluates and treats patients with cardiopulmonary disorders across various modalities and demographics. They collaborate with nurses, clinical specialists, and other healthcare entities to ensure high-quality patient care and support.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a current Indiana Respiratory Care Practitioner license and have graduated from a CoARC accredited respiratory care program. Additionally, they must possess Healthcare Provider Certification and be able to pass the N.B.R.C. registry exam within six months of hire.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Certifications

ACLS (preferred)PALSNRP

Key Skills

Respiratory therapyCardiopulmonary carePatient evaluationPatient treatmentCustomer serviceWritten communicationVerbal communicationElectronic medical recordsComputer skillsCritical careLife support

Respiratory Therapy Career Context

Of the 50 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 24% have no call, 32% require no weekends.

Respiratory Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Indiana is 93.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.4% of Indiana clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Position Insights

AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 3.0/10 on work-life balance for Respiratory Therapist roles.

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About IU Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Indianapolis, Indiana
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

$30,000 Sign-On Bonus
Relocation Bonus up to $10,000
Night Shift Pay Differential
Tuition Reimbursement
Continued Education and Certification Opportunities