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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 10, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with NICU/PICU experience and a minimum of 2 years in a children's hospital setting for a night shift travel assignment at a pediatric hospital in Indiana.

Details

• Position is based in a children's hospital NICU, with home unit assignment to NICU, PICU, or Peds Acute Care determined upon arrival
• Primary placement is in Labor & Delivery (L&D); L&D experience is required
• Patient population includes neonatal and pediatric patients
• Night shift schedule: 3x12-hour shifts, 19:00–07:30
• Every other weekend work is required
• Floating to PICU and Peds Acute Care, as well as to affiliate hospitals nearby, is required
• Cerner EMR; experience required
• 13-week contract

Requirements

• Active Indiana RN or Compact License required if applicable; must be in hand prior to start
• NBRC RRT credential required
• Current certifications required: ACLS, BLS, NRP
• PALS preferred
• Minimum 2 years of NICU or PICU experience required
• Children's hospital experience within the last 3 years required; candidates with Level I adult trauma facility experience may be considered
• L&D experience required
• Education must be accredited by CoARC and regionally accredited by CHEA
• 2 supervisor references required for consideration
• SSN and date of birth required for consideration

Additional Information

• First-time travelers are accepted for this position
• Candidates must be comfortable with and aware of the every other weekend requirement prior to submission
• Candidates must work 2 out of 3 major holidays
• Up to 5 days of non-holiday RTO can be auto-approved; additional RTO requires facility approval
• Indiana residents are considered local candidates; local Allied travelers are accepted at an in-state rate
• AHA and RQI certifications are accepted and must be current
• NRP may be obtained upon offer for those placed in L&D, as determined by the facility
• Any current or former permanent or PRN employee of IU Health must have a 12-month break before applying as a traveler
• Current or past IU Health travelers who have accrued 12 months of travel employment within IU Health are required to take a consecutive break to reset travel eligibility (effective 2/24/26): out-of-state residents require a 90-day break; in-state residents require a 180-day break