PICU Respiratory Therapist
Indianapolis, IN
American Traveler
4x12 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 4x12hrs
• Hours: 48 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jul 27, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Respiratory Therapist (RRT) for a PICU-based travel assignment at a children's hospital, requiring a minimum of 2 years of PICU experience and children's hospital experience within the last 3 years.

Details

• Work at a pediatric children's hospital in a PICU-based respiratory therapy role
• Home unit will be NICU, PICU, or Peds and is assigned upon arrival based on facility need
• Patient populations include PICU, NICU, and general pediatrics; primary work will be in Labor & Delivery (L&D)
• Day shift, 4x12-hour shifts (7:00–19:00)
• Every other weekend requirement
• Floating may occur across PICU, NICU, and Peds units, as well as to an affiliate hospital
• Cerner charting experience required
• 13-week contract

Requirements

• Active Indiana (IN) state RT license required; IN temporary license accepted if full license application has been submitted — license required if applicable
• Certifications required: ACLS, BLS, NBRC RRT, and NRP (NRP may be obtained upon offer if not already held)
• PALS preferred
• Education must be accredited by CoARC and regionally accredited by CHEA
• Minimum 2 years of PICU experience
• Children's hospital experience within the last 3 years required
• L&D experience required
• Experience at a Level 1 adult facility may be considered in lieu of children's hospital experience
• NICU or PICU experience required
• AHA and RQI certifications accepted and must be current
• 2 supervisor references required for consideration
• SSN and DOB required for consideration

Additional Information

• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Local candidates (Indiana residents) are accepted for this Allied position
• Candidates must be comfortable working every other weekend prior to submission
• Candidates must be willing to work 2 out of 3 major holidays
• Up to 5 days of RTO may be auto-approved
• Former permanent or PRN employees of IU Health must have a 12-month separation before applying as a traveler
• Current or past IU Health travelers who have accrued 12 months of travel employment within IU Health must take a consecutive break before reapplying — 90 days for out-of-state residents, 180 days for Indiana residents — prior to reaching the 12-month mark