Pediatric Respiratory Therapist – L&D/NICU/PICU
Indianapolis, Indiana
Riley Hospital for Children

Job Opportunity: RRT Pediatrics (Travel/Contract)

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

Job Description

• Shift: 4x12 hour shifts, every other weekend required
• Primarily assigned to Labor & Delivery (L&D) with required L&D experience
• May float between NICU, PICU, and Pediatrics units based on facility needs
• Must have experience in a Children's Hospital within the last 3 years or experience at a level 1 adult facility
• Minimum 2 years PICU experience required
• Floating to other nearby hospital locations may occur

Required Certifications & Licenses

• Indiana State Respiratory Therapist License (temporary license accepted if applied for permanent)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• NBRC RRT (Registered Respiratory Therapist)
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) required if placed in L&D (can be obtained after offer)
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) preferred
• Education must be accredited by CoARC and regionally accredited by CHEA

Requirements/Qualifications

• Valid Respiratory Therapist license in Indiana
• Minimum 2 years of Respiratory Therapist experience
• Respiratory Therapist experience within the last year
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification
• NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist credential
• Experience working with Pediatric patients
• Labor and Delivery (L&D) experience
• Minimum 2 years Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) experience
• Experience in a Children's Hospital within the last 3 years
• NICU or PICU experience
• Pediatric Respiratory Therapist experience

Unit Information

• Home unit will be NICU, PICU, or Pediatrics, but may change based on facility needs
• Floating between NICU, PICU, and Pediatrics units expected

Additional Requirements

• Must provide written confirmation of comfort with every other weekend shift requirement before submission
• Background checks including 7 years of residence/work history, education verification, and various federal/state screenings required
• Physical exam within 12 months of start date required
• Fit mask test within 12 months required (specific respirator models accepted)
• Immunizations and titers required:

  • TB test within 1 year
  • Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella: positive titer or 2 vaccines required (no declinations accepted)
  • Varicella: positive titer or 2 vaccines required (no declinations accepted)
  • Hepatitis B series, titer, or signed declination required
  • Seasonal Flu vaccination/documentation required (no declinations accepted)
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 12 months required
• Competency exams and medication/pharmacology test required
• References: minimum 2 from recent employment with supervisory titles required
• Skills checklist within 12 months required

Important Notes

• Indiana RN’s will not be allowed to work at this facility after 11/30/24 except for Perioperative/OR, Allied, and Ambulatory RN travelers
• Mandatory completion of facility-specific orientation modules for RRT candidates prior to start
• On-site fit testing available only as a last resort with limitations

This position is ideal for Respiratory Therapists with pediatric and critical care experience seeking a travel contract in Indiana with a focus on NICU, PICU, and L&D units.