Travel Respiratory Therapist (RRT) – Labor & Delivery, NICU & PICU
Indianapolis, Indiana
Riley Hospital for Children

Job Opportunity: Respiratory / Neuro Diagnostics (Travel/Contract)

Location: Indianapolis, Indiana
Contract Length: 8 weeks

Job Details

• Specialty: Respiratory / Neuro Diagnostics
• Shift: 3x12-hour or 4x12-hour shifts, every other week (EOW) required
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Primary Unit: Labor & Delivery (L&D) with possible assignments in NICU, PICU, or Pediatrics
• Floating: May float between PICU, NICU, Pediatrics, and occasionally to another hospital within the system

Requirements

Licenses & Certifications

• Indiana State License (IN license) required and must be in hand to submit
• NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) certification required and must be in hand to submit
• 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 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

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

Unit Information

• Home unit assignment will be NICU, PICU, or Pediatrics but may change based on facility needs
• Floating between NICU, PICU, Pediatrics, and occasionally to IU Health North Hospital

Important Notes

• First-time travelers are accepted
• Effective 11/30/2024, Indiana RNs are generally not allowed to work at these facilities except for Perioperative/OR, Allied, and Ambulatory RN travelers (including ENDO, IR RN, PACU, Cath Lab RN, SDS)

Required Documentation & Compliance

Background Checks

• Must include 7 years of residence/work history
• Social Security Number trace, county criminal, statewide, national sex offender, FACIS Level III
• Education verification (new travelers only)
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start

Health & Immunization

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

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

Competency & Skills

• Medication test/pharmacology competency exam (not required for Techs or RRTs)
• Unit competency exam required
• Color blind testing (Ishihara or equivalent) with 100% minimum score
• Skills checklist within 12 months and annually thereafter

Facility-Specific Requirements

• Completion of mandatory RRT modules (21 modules) prior to orientation for RRT candidates
• Completion of facility-specific compliance, confidentiality, policy, and orientation documents prior to start
• References: Minimum 2 from recent employment verified within 2 years, with appropriate supervisory titles
• Employment application with full work history and explanations for gaps of 30+ days

Summary

This travel contract opportunity is ideal for respiratory therapists with strong NICU/PICU and L&D experience, holding an Indiana license and NBRC-RRT certification. The role requires flexibility to float across pediatric critical care units and adherence to strict credentialing, immunization, and compliance standards. First-time travelers are welcome, and the contract length is approximately 8 weeks.