Registered Respiratory Therapist NICU
Indianapolis, Indiana
Riley Hospital for Children

Job Opportunity: Registered Respiratory Therapist - NICU

Location: Indianapolis, Indiana
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

Seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) experience for a travel contract position. The role primarily involves working in Labor & Delivery (L&D), NICU, or Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) settings with floating responsibilities in PICU and some Pediatric Acute Care.

Schedule

• 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (3x12's)
• Every other weekend required

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Respiratory Therapist license in Indiana
• Minimum 2 years of Respiratory Therapist experience
• Respiratory Therapist experience within the last year
• Pediatric Respiratory Therapist experience
• Experience working with Pediatric patients
• L&D experience
• Children's Hospital experience within the last 3 years
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) certification

Additional Requirements

• Must provide written confirmation of comfort with every other weekend scheduling
• First-time travelers accepted
• Completion of mandatory facility-specific RRT modules prior to orientation (21 modules covering safety, compliance, infection prevention, hazardous drugs, patient identification, and pediatric/NICU safety)
• Background checks, education verification, and various health documents required (see below)

Health and Compliance Requirements

• Physical exam within 12 months of start date
• Fit mask test within 12 months (specific approved respirators required)
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year
• Immunizations or positive titers for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Varicella
  • Hepatitis B (series, titer, or signed declination)
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine preferred but not required
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 12 months
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required for flu season (9/30 - 3/31)
• Color blind exam (Ishihara or equivalent) with minimum 100% score

Documentation and Verification

• Valid Driver’s License or Passport (clear copy)
• Background checks including SSN trace, county/state/national criminal checks, sex offender registry, and education verification
• Employment application with full work history and explanation of any gaps over 30 days
• Minimum of 2 professional references from recent employment verified within 2 years
• Skills checklist completed within 12 months and annually thereafter
• Competency exams including medication/pharmacology and unit-specific competency

Notes

• Indiana RN license holders are restricted from working at this facility effective 11/30/2024, with exceptions for perioperative and ambulatory RNs (not applicable to this RRT role)
• On-site fit testing is limited and must be facility approved prior to start
• Candidates must complete all required modules and documentation prior to orientation to avoid delays or cancellation

This position is ideal for RRTs with NICU and pediatric experience looking for a travel contract opportunity in Indiana with a reputable healthcare facility.