Registered Respiratory Therapist - PICU
Indianapolis, IN
American Traveler
4x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 4x12hrs
• Hours: 48 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 16, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Pediatric Respiratory Therapist with L&D and PICU/NICU experience for a children's hospital night shift position.

Details

• Pediatric critical care setting primarily in Labor & Delivery (L&D), with home unit assignment to NICU, PICU, or Peds upon arrival
• Home unit may change based on facility need, with floating required among NICU, PICU, and Peds
• Floating to an affiliate hospital nearby may also be required
• Night shift, 3x12 or 4x12 hour shifts
• Every other weekend work required
• Cerner charting system preferred
• Utilizes Servo U ventilators and other neonatal/pediatric respiratory equipment

Requirements

• NBRC RRT certification required
• ACLS and BLS certification required
• NRP certification required (or ability to obtain once offered, depending on unit placement)
• PALS certification preferred
• Indiana state license required (temporary license accepted if permanent application has been submitted) - license required if applicable
• Minimum 2 years of experience, including L&D experience
• Children's hospital experience within the last 3-5 years required; strong candidates from Level I Trauma adult facilities may be considered
• NICU or PICU experience required
• 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 primarily within Labor & Delivery, with potential assignment to NICU, PICU, or Peds units
• Perform ventilator management including BiPAP, CPAP, and weaning from mechanical ventilation
• Administer a range of respiratory medications and manage airway/tracheostomy care
• Perform ABG interpretation and pulmonary hygiene procedures
• Float within the hospital or to a nearby affiliate hospital as needed
• Must work 2 of the 3 major holiday pairs: 11/27-11/28, 12/24-12/25, and 12/31-1/1
• RTO of 5 days or less can be auto-approved; additional time off requires facility approval
• First-time travelers are accepted
• Former IU Health perm or PRN employees must wait 12 months before applying as a traveler
• Current or past IU Health travelers with 12 months of accrued travel employment must take a consecutive break to reset eligibility: 90 days for out-of-state residents or 180 days for in-state residents
• Indiana residents are considered local candidates