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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 4x12hrs
• Hours: 48 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Oct 5, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for a pediatric hospital's PICU/L&D unit, requiring RRT certification and 2+ years of children's hospital experience.

Details

• Children's hospital setting, home unit assigned to NICU, PICU, or Peds based on facility need with primary focus on L&D
• Night shift, 3x12-hour shifts, every other weekend required
• Floating required to PICU, NICU, and Peds units, as well as to an affiliate hospital nearby
• Uses ventilator management equipment including BiPAP, CPAP, and Servo U
• Performs neonatal/pediatric airway management, suctioning, extubation, and tracheostomy care
• Administers medications via aerosol, MDI, and nebulizer delivery systems
• Cerner charting experience preferred

Requirements

• Current RRT certification through NBRC
• BLS and ACLS certification required, PALS preferred
• NRP certification required if placed in L&D
• Indiana state license required (IN temp accepted if application submitted); license required if applicable
• Minimum 2 years of PICU experience with L&D experience
• Children's hospital experience required within the last 3 years; Level I Trauma adult facility experience may be considered
• Education must be accredited by CoARC and regionally accredited by CHEA
• 2 supervisor references required
• SSN and DOB required for consideration

Additional Information

• Provide respiratory care to critically ill pediatric patients across PICU, NICU, and L&D settings
• Interpret arterial blood gases (ABGs) as part of clinical assessment
• First-time travelers accepted
• Indiana residents are considered local candidates
• Must work 2 of 3 major holidays
• RTO of 5 days or less is auto-approved; additional time off requires facility approval
• Former IU Health perm or PRN employees must have a 12-month break before applying as a traveler
• Current or past IU Health travelers with 12 months of accrued travel employment must take a designated break to reset eligibility before renewal