Pediatric Respiratory Therapist PICU
Indianapolis, IN
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Dec 14, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Pediatric Respiratory Therapist (RRT) for a children's hospital, requiring Labor & Delivery and PICU experience for a night shift position.

Details

• Work within the Pediatric Respiratory Therapy unit, primarily in Labor & Delivery (L&D)
• Home unit of NICU, PICU, or Peds assigned based on facility need, with reassignment possible
• Floating required to PICU, NICU, and Peds units, and may include floating to an affiliate hospital nearby
• Night shift schedule, 3x12 hours (19:00-7:00)
• Every other weekend work required
• Cerner charting system preferred

Requirements

• NBRC RRT certification required
• ACLS and BLS certifications required
• NRP required if placed in L&D (can be obtained upon offer)
• PALS certification preferred
• Indiana state license required (license required if applicable); temporary license accepted if permanent application has been submitted
• Minimum 2 years of experience in PICU
• Children's hospital experience required within the last 3-5 years; strong candidates from Level I Trauma adult facilities may be considered
• Education must be accredited by CoARC and regionally accredited by CHEA
• Experience with ventilator management including BiPAP, CPAP, and weaning from mechanical ventilation
• Experience with neonatal/pediatric airway management, suctioning, and tracheostomy care
• Experience with medication delivery systems and administration, including nebulizers and MDIs
• Ability to interpret Arterial Blood Gases (ABGs)
• Experience with Servo U ventilator equipment preferred
• 2 supervisor references required
• Social Security Number and Date of Birth required for consideration

Additional Information

• Provide respiratory care to pediatric and neonatal patients in a pediatric critical care setting
• Perform airway management, pulmonary hygiene, and ventilator management duties
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary care team across NICU, PICU, and Peds units
• Must work 2 of the 3 major paired holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's)
• First-time travelers accepted
• RTO requests of 5 days or less are auto-approved; additional time off requires facility approval
• Former IU Health perm or PRN employees must wait 12 months before applying as a traveler
• Candidates with prior IU Health travel assignments totaling 12 months must complete a designated break before reapplying
• In-state (Indiana) residents are considered local candidates