RRT Pediatrics
Indianapolis, IN
American Traveler
4x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 4x12hrs
• Hours: 48 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Sep 21, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Pediatric Respiratory Therapist for a night shift assignment requiring L&D, PICU, or NICU experience at a children's hospital.

Details

• Position within the Pediatric RRT unit, primarily assigned to Labor & Delivery
• Home unit of NICU, PICU, or Peds assigned upon arrival, subject to change based on facility needs
• May float between NICU, PICU, and Peds specialties, as well as to an affiliate hospital nearby
• Night shift, 3x12-hour shifts, 19:00-7:00
• Every other weekend required
• Cerner charting system used

Requirements

• NBRC RRT certification required
• BLS and ACLS certifications required
• NRP certification required for those placed in L&D
• PALS certification preferred
• Indiana state license required (temporary license accepted while permanent application is pending); license required if applicable
• Education must be accredited by CoARC and regionally accredited by CHEA
• Minimum 2 years of experience in PICU
• Children's hospital experience required within the last 3 years; candidates from Level I trauma adult facilities may be considered
• L&D experience required
• Cerner charting experience preferred
• 2 supervisor references required
• Social Security number and date of birth required for consideration

Additional Information

• Provide respiratory care services across NICU, PICU, and Peds units, including L&D support
• Skilled in ventilator management, medication delivery systems, and neonatal/pediatric airway management
• Perform arterial blood gas interpretation and pulmonary hygiene procedures
• Utilizes specialized equipment including Servo U ventilators
• First-time travelers accepted
• Floating within the hospital or to an affiliate hospital nearby is required for all travelers
• Any former IU Health perm or PRN employee must have a 12-month break before applying as a traveler
• Current or past IU Health travelers with 12+ months of travel employment must complete a consecutive break to reset eligibility (3 months for out-of-state residents, 6 months for in-state residents)
• Up to 5 days of non-holiday RTO can be auto-approved; additional time off requires facility approval
• Candidates must work 2 of 3 major holidays
• Indiana residents are considered local candidates