Travel Neonatal/Pediatric Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
Indianapolis, Indiana
Riley Hospital for Children

Job Opportunity: Respiratory / Neuro Diagnostics - Travel/Contract

Location: Indianapolis, Indiana
Contract Length: 13 weeks (approximately 3 months)
Shift: 3x12-hour or 4x12-hour shifts, every other weekend required

Licensure & Certification Requirements

• Indiana State License (IN license) must be in hand to submit
• NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) certification required
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA only, RQI acceptable
• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA only, RQI acceptable
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) - AHA NRP only; required for Labor & Delivery (L&D) placements, may be obtained after offer
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) preferred
• Education must be accredited by CoARC and regionally accredited by CHEA

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 18 months recent experience in NICU or PICU
• Trauma 1 experience in a children's hospital within the last year required
• Must have Labor & Delivery (L&D) experience (primary assignment in L&D)
• Experience with ventilators: Servo I, Servo U, Hamilton G5

Unit & Floating Information

• Primary assignment in NICU, PICU, or Pediatrics units
• Floating between NICU, PICU, and Pediatrics units expected
• May also float to IU Health North Hospital

Important Notes

• First-time travelers accepted
• Effective 11/30/2024, Indiana RNs are generally not allowed to work at IU Health facilities except for Perioperative/OR RNs, Allied Health, and Ambulatory RNs (including ENDO, IR RN, PACU, Cath Lab RN, SDS)
• Mandatory completion of IU Health-specific RRT modules prior to orientation (21 modules, deadline Friday before start) for RRT candidates

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Valid Driver’s License or Passport (clear copy)
• Background checks including 7-year history, SSN trace, county/state/national checks, sex offender registry, FACIS Level III
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start
• Official transcript or diploma (clear copy) showing degree and graduation date
• Education verification by third party
• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam (not required for Techs or RRTs)
• Unit competency exam
• HIPAA and safety manual acknowledgements
• Online verification of Indiana license within 30 days of start
• Physical exam within 12 months of start
• Fit test within 12 months of start (specific approved respirators required)
• Immunizations and titers:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (preferred)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year
  • Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella: Positive titer or 2 vaccines required, no exemptions accepted
  • Hepatitis B series, titer, or signed declination required
  • Varicella: Positive titer or 2 vaccines required, no exemptions accepted
  • Seasonal Flu vaccination/documentation required for 2025-26 season (no declinations accepted)
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 12 months
• Color blind exam (Ishihara or equivalent) with 100% minimum score
• Minimum 2 professional references from recent employment (charge, manager, supervisor, or above)
• Current employment application with full work history and explanations for gaps over 30 days
• Skills checklist within 12 months, updated annually

Additional Facility-Specific Requirements

• Completion of IU Health compliance checklists and confidentiality agreements (time sensitive)
• Completion of IU Health Look of Assurance packet prior to start
• Completion of IU Health Self Study Orientation & Test (for certain IU Health facilities)
• Completion of IU Health Fast Track Slide Packet and signature forms (for certain IU Health facilities)
• Proof of valid auto insurance required for travelers under Hospice specialty

This position is ideal for respiratory therapists with pediatric and neonatal experience seeking a travel contract in Indiana with a reputable healthcare system.