Respiratory Therapist - NICU
Indianapolis, Indiana
Riley Hospital for Children

Job Opportunity: Respiratory Therapist - NICU

Location

• Indianapolis, Indiana

Employment Type

• Travel/Contract
• Contract Length: 13 weeks

Shift Details

• Night shift
• 4 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 PM to 7:30 AM)
• Every other weekend required

Unit Assignment

• Primarily Labor & Delivery (L&D)
• May float to PICU and Pediatric Acute Care units
• Home unit will be NICU, PICU, or Pediatrics, assigned based on facility needs

Requirements/Qualifications

• Certified Respiratory Therapist with a minimum of 2 years of NICU experience
• NICU experience within the last year
• ACLS certification
• BLS certification
• Labor and Delivery (L&D) experience
• Pediatric Respiratory Therapist experience

Required Certifications and Licenses

• Indiana State Respiratory Therapist License (must be in hand to submit)
• NBRC RRT credential
• NRP (AHA Neonatal Resuscitation Program) required if placed in L&D; can be obtained after offer
• PALS preferred
• Education must be accredited by CoARC and regionally accredited by CHEA

Additional Requirements

• Must provide written confirmation of awareness and comfort with every other weekend shift requirement
• Completion of mandatory facility-specific RRT modules prior to orientation (deadline: Friday before start)
• Valid Driver’s License or Passport (clear copy required)
• Background checks including 7-year history, SSN trace, criminal, sex offender, and education verification
• Physical exam within 12 months of start date
• Fit mask test within 12 months (specific approved respirators required)
• Immunizations and health screenings:

  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year
  • Required vaccinations or positive titers for Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella
  • Hepatitis B series, titer, or signed declination
  • Flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption (no declinations accepted)
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap strongly recommended
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 12 months
• Color blindness exam (Ishihara or equivalent) with 100% minimum score
• Medication/pharmacology competency exam and unit competency exam required
• Minimum of 2 professional references from recent employment verified within 2 years
• Current employment application with full work history and explanations for gaps over 30 days

Important Notes

• First-time travelers are accepted
• Indiana RN license holders are restricted from working at this facility effective 11/30/2024, with exceptions for perioperative and ambulatory RNs; this does not affect Respiratory Therapists
• Facility-specific compliance and confidentiality agreements must be completed prior to start
• On-site fit testing is limited and requires prior approval
• Candidates must complete all required documentation and orientation packets as a priority

This position is ideal for experienced Respiratory Therapists with NICU and L&D experience seeking a travel contract in a pediatric-focused hospital setting.