Respiratory Therapist - NICU
Indianapolis, IN
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jul 27, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Respiratory Therapist (RRT) for a NICU-based position at a children's hospital, requiring at least 2 years of NICU experience and availability to work every weekend on nights.

Details

• NICU home unit at a children's hospital, with floating to PICU and some Pediatric Acute Care as needed
• Primary work in Labor & Delivery (L&D)
• Home unit assignment (NICU, PICU, or Peds) determined upon arrival and may shift based on facility need
• Night shift: 3x12-hour shifts (19:00–07:30)
• Every weekend required
• 13-week contract

Requirements

• Current IN or Compact RRT license in hand at time of consideration; license required if applicable
• Active certifications required: ACLS, BLS, NBRC RRT, and NRP
• PALS preferred
• Minimum 2 years of NICU experience
• Children's hospital experience within the last 3 years required; experience at a Level 1 adult facility may also be considered
• NICU or PICU experience required
• L&D experience required
• Cerner EMR experience required
• Education must be accredited by CoARC and regionally accredited by CHEA
• 2 supervisor references required
• 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 weekend
• Candidates must be available to work 2 out of 3 major holidays
• Up to 5 days of RTO may be auto-approved
• Former permanent or PRN employees of this facility must have been away for at least 12 months before applying as a traveler
• Travelers who have accrued 12 months of travel employment within this health system must take a consecutive break before resetting eligibility: 90 days for out-of-state residents, 180 days for in-state residents
• AHA and RQI certifications are both accepted and must be current
• Travelers may float within the hospital or to a nearby affiliate facility