Respiratory Therapist - NICU/L&D
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: 2

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with NICU/PICU experience and L&D background for a night shift pediatric hospital position requiring every other weekend availability.

Details

• Work in a NICU at a children's hospital, with floating to PICU and some Pediatric Acute Care
• Primary work will be in Labor & Delivery (L&D); home unit assignment (NICU, PICU, or Peds) is determined upon arrival and may change based on facility need
• Night shift schedule: 3x12-hour shifts, 19:00–07:30
• Every other weekend is required
• Floating within the hospital or to a nearby affiliate hospital may be required
• Cerner charting experience is required

Requirements

• Active Indiana state license or Compact license required prior to consideration; license required if applicable
• Current certifications required: ACLS, BLS, NBRC RRT, and NRP
• PALS preferred
• Minimum 2 years of NICU experience required
• L&D experience required
• 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
• Education must be accredited by CoARC and regionally accredited by CHEA
• AHA and RQI certifications are accepted and must be current
• 2 supervisor references required
• SSN and DOB required for consideration

Additional Information

• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Candidates must be comfortable with and aware of the every other weekend requirement
• Candidates must be available to work 2 out of 3 major holidays
• Indiana residents are considered local candidates; local candidates are accepted at a modified pay package for Allied positions
• Former permanent or PRN employees of the facility must have a 12-month gap before applying as a traveler
• Travelers who have accrued 12 months of travel employment within the health system are required to take a break to reset eligibility: out-of-state residents require a 90-day break and in-state residents require a 180-day break, prior to reaching the 12-month mark
• Up to 5 days of RTO may be auto-approved
• NRP certification may be obtained after an offer is extended, as placement in L&D is determined by the client