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Registered Respiratory Therapist II Inpatient (RRT) $7,500 Sign On Bonus

Deaconess Health System logoDeaconess Health System4 openings in 2 placesPosted today
  • $7,500 sign-on bonus
  • BLS
  • ACLS
  • PALS
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Open in 2 locations

Deaconess Health System posts this job separately for each location. Apply to the one where you can work: the unit, shifts, schedule and pay can differ between locations.

How this pay compares

This posting does not state an hourly rate. Open respiratory therapist jobs in Indiana post a median of $39.58 an hour, the middle half $37.60–$39.58, across 17 jobs that state their pay. Respiratory therapists employed in Indiana earn a median of $38.33 an hour, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, opens in a new tab).

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About the job

Job Overview

As a Respiratory Care Practitioner at Deaconess, you’ll play a vital role in helping patients breathe easier and recover stronger every day. You will provide essential respiratory care services based on physician orders for both inpatient and outpatient populations from tiny infants to older adults making a meaningful difference across every stage of life.

This is a hands-on, fast-paced role where your expertise directly supports lifesaving care and patient recovery. To welcome you to the team, we’re offering a $7,500 sign-on bonus for full-time positions or $3,750 for part-time roles.

What You’ll Do

In this role, you’ll be trusted to

  • Perform key diagnostic procedures and support critical respiratory assessments
  • Deliver specialized respiratory therapies tailored to patient needs
  • Administer respiratory medications and educate patients on proper equipment use and technique
  • Respond to emergencies and perform CPR when every second counts
  • Provide percussion and postural drainage therapies to support airway clearance
  • Collaborate closely with physicians and care teams to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care

What You Bring

We’re looking for dedicated professionals who are ready to make an impact. Required qualifications include:

  • Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) or Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential through the NBRC
  • Current state licensure in the state of practice
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certifications
  • If assigned to the PICU, Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification is required

From Deaconess Health System's job posting for Evansville, IN, checked Oct 29, 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.

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