NICU Respiratory Therapist
Indianapolis, Indiana
Riley Hospital for Children

Job Opportunity: Respiratory Therapist - NICU

Location: Indianapolis, Indiana
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Night, 4 shifts of 12 hours each (7:00 PM - 7:00 AM)
Hours per Week: 48

Job Description

• Primarily assigned to Labor & Delivery (L&D) with required L&D experience.
• Must have experience in Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) or Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU).
• Floating assignments may include PICU and Pediatric Acute Care.
• Must have Children's Hospital experience within the last 3 years or experience at a Level 1 adult facility.
• Every other weekend work is required.
• First-time travelers are accepted.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Respiratory Care Practitioner license in Indiana.
• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Respiratory Care Practitioner.
• Respiratory Care Practitioner experience within the last year.
• Current certifications in ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) and BLS (Basic Life Support).
• Experience in Labor & Delivery (L&D).
• Pediatric Respiratory Therapist experience.

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Valid Indiana State License verification within 30 days before start.
• Background check within 90 days, including 7 years of residence/work history, criminal, sex offender, and federal exclusions.
• Drug screening: Negative 10-panel drug test within 12 months.
• Physical exam completed within 12 months of start.
• Fit mask test within 12 months with approved respirators (3M N95 models or Honeywell N95).
• Immunizations and titers required:

  • Measles (Rubeola): Positive titer or 2 vaccines (no declinations accepted).
  • Mumps: Positive titer or 2 vaccines (no declinations accepted).
  • Rubella: Positive titer or 2 vaccines (no declinations accepted).
  • Varicella: Positive titer or 2 vaccines (no declinations accepted).
  • Hepatitis B: Series, titer, or signed declination required.
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap: Strongly recommended.
  • Flu vaccination required during flu season (9/30 - 3/31) or approved medical/religious exemption.
• Tuberculosis screening within 1 year (PPD, QuantiFERON-TB Gold, or T-SPOT) with chest x-ray if positive.
• Competency exams including medication/pharmacology and unit-specific competency.
• 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.

Additional Information

• Candidates must confirm comfort with every other weekend scheduling before submission.
• Indiana RNs are restricted from working at this facility effective 11/30/2024, except for Perioperative, Allied, and Ambulatory RNs.
• On-site fit testing is a last resort and limited to certain campuses.
• Facility-specific orientation and compliance packets must be completed prior to start.
• Candidates will be required to complete a self-study orientation and pass a test before orientation.
• Candidates must upload proof of completion for all required modules and certifications.

Experience & Travel Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of NICU experience required.
• Prior travel experience is not required.

This position is ideal for Respiratory Therapists with pediatric and neonatal experience seeking a travel contract in Indiana with a reputable healthcare facility.