NICU Certified Respiratory Therapist
Indianapolis, IN
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

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

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for a NICU/L&D position requiring RRT certification and 2+ years of NICU experience at a children's hospital.

Details

• Children's hospital setting with home unit assigned to NICU, PICU, or Peds upon arrival
• Primarily works in Labor & Delivery (L&D) with NICU/PICU patient population
• Day shift schedule, 3x12-hour shifts, 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM, Friday through Sunday
• Every other weekend work required
• Required to float within the hospital or to a nearby affiliate hospital
• May float to PICU and Peds Acute Care units
• Cerner charting system experience required

Requirements

• RRT certification through NBRC required
• ACLS and BLS certifications required
• NRP certification required (can be obtained once offered if placed in L&D)
• PALS certification preferred
• Indiana state license required if applicable
• Minimum 2 years of NICU experience required
• Children's hospital experience within the last 3 years required (open to candidates with Level I adult trauma facility experience)
• 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 services to neonatal and pediatric patients including airway management, ventilator management, and medication delivery
• Perform arterial blood gas (ABG) interpretation
• Manage tracheostomy care, nasal/oral airway placement, suctioning, and extubation procedures
• Operate CPAP, BiPAP, and mechanical ventilation equipment including weaning and troubleshooting alarms
• First-time travelers are accepted for this role
• Candidates must work 2 of the following 3 paired holidays: 11/27-11/28, 12/24-12/25, and 12/31-1/1
• Up to 5 days of non-holiday RTO can be auto-approved; additional time off requires facility approval
• Indiana residents are considered local candidates
• 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 travel employment must take a consecutive break to reset eligibility (3 months for out-of-state residents, 6 months for in-state residents)