RRT PICU
Indianapolis, IN
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 16, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for a pediatric L&D/PICU/NICU night shift position requiring 2+ years PICU experience and recent children's hospital experience.

Details

• Pediatric critical care setting primarily in Labor & Delivery (L&D), with home unit assignment to NICU, PICU, or Peds based on facility need
• Night shift, 3x12 hour shifts (7:00 PM-7:00 AM)
• Every other weekend work required
• May float to PICU, NICU, and Peds units, as well as to an affiliate hospital nearby
• Cerner charting system used
• Performs ventilator management including BiPAP, CPAP, and weaning from mechanical ventilation
• Administers various respiratory medications and manages airway/suctioning procedures
• Uses Servo U and other specialized neonatal/pediatric respiratory equipment

Requirements

• Active RRT certification through NBRC
• ACLS and BLS certification required
• NRP certification required
• PALS certification preferred
• Indiana state license required (temporary license accepted if application for permanent license has been submitted); license required if applicable
• Minimum 2 years PICU experience required
• Children's hospital experience within the last 3-5 years required; strong candidates from Level I Trauma adult facilities may be considered
• Education must be accredited by CoARC and regionally accredited by CHEA
• Ability to interpret arterial blood gases (ABGs)
• 2 supervisor references required
• SSN and DOB required for consideration

Additional Information

• Provide respiratory care to critically ill pediatric and neonatal patients across L&D, PICU, NICU, and Peds units
• Must work 2 of the 3 major holiday pairs: 11/27-11/28, 12/24-12/25, and 12/31-1/1
• First-time travelers are accepted for this position
• Floating within the hospital or to an affiliate hospital is required for all travelers
• Up to 5 days of non-holiday RTO can be auto-approved; additional RTO requires facility approval
• Indiana residents are considered local for this facility, though local candidate acceptance varies by position type
• Former perm or PRN employees of the facility must wait 12 months before applying as a traveler
• Current or past travelers with 12 months of accrued travel employment within the health system must complete a designated break to reset eligibility (3 months for out-of-state residents, 6 months for in-state residents)