Neonatal ICU Respiratory Therapist
Indianapolis, Indiana
Riley Hospital for Children

Job Opportunity: RRT-NICU (Respiratory / Neuro Diagnostics)

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

Job Description

• Shift: 3x12-hour shifts, every other weekend required
• Primary assignment in Labor & Delivery (L&D) with NICU focus
• Floating to PICU and some Pediatric Acute Care units as needed
• Home unit assignment: NICU, PICU, or Pediatrics, with possible changes based on facility needs

Required Qualifications

• Valid Pediatric Respiratory Therapist license in Indiana
• Minimum 2 years of Pediatric Respiratory Therapist experience, including experience within the last year
• ACLS certification
• BLS certification
• Experience working with Maternal-Fetal patients
• Experience working with Neonate patients
• Experience working with Pediatric patients
• Experience working with Adult patients
• Experience in an Acute Care setting

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of NICU experience
• Must have Children's Hospital experience within the last 3 years OR experience at a Level 1 adult facility
• L&D experience required due to primary assignment
• NICU or PICU experience required
• Prior travel experience: Not explicitly required (First Time Travelers Accepted)

Additional Requirements

• Valid Indiana State License and certifications must be in hand to submit application
• Background checks including 7-year history, EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG required within specified timeframes
• Physical exam within 12 months of start date
• Fit mask test within 12 months (specific approved respirators required)
• Immunizations and health documents required:

  • TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) positive titers or 2 vaccines each (no declinations accepted)
  • Varicella positive titer or 2 vaccines (no declinations accepted)
  • Hepatitis B series, titer, or signed declination
  • Flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required for flu season
  • Negative 10-panel drug screen within 12 months
• Competency exams and medication/pharmacology test required
• Minimum of 2 professional references from recent employment (within 2 years) with appropriate supervisory titles
• Skills checklist within 12 months and annual completion required

Unit Information

• Assignments primarily in NICU or PICU, with some floating to Pediatric Acute Care
• Must be flexible to float as needed

Notes

• IU Health will not allow Indiana RNs to work at their facilities after 11/30/24 except for Periop/OR RN’s, Allied, and Ambulatory RN travelers (does not affect RRTs)
• On-site fit testing is a last resort and limited to certain campuses
• Candidates must complete all required facility-specific forms and orientation packets prior to start

This position is ideal for Respiratory Therapists with strong NICU and pediatric experience looking for a travel contract in Indiana. First-time travelers are welcome to apply.