Registered Respiratory Therapist PICU
Indianapolis, Indiana
Riley Hospital for Children

Job Opportunity: RRT PICU (Respiratory / Neuro Diagnostics)

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

Job Description

• Shift: 3x12-hour shifts, every other week (EOW) required
• Primarily assigned to Labor & Delivery (L&D) with required L&D experience
• Floating between PICU, NICU, and Pediatrics units; may also float to another hospital within the system
• 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
• Home unit assignment will be NICU, PICU, or Pediatrics but may change based on facility needs

Required Qualifications

• Indiana State Respiratory Therapist License (IN state license required; temporary license accepted if application submitted for full license)
• Certifications:

  • ACLS (AHA only, RQI acceptable)
  • BLS (AHA only, RQI acceptable)
  • NBRC RRT
  • NRP (required if placed in L&D; can be obtained after offer)
• PALS certification preferred
• Education must be accredited by CoARC and regionally accredited by CHEA
• Must have L&D experience
• Children's hospital experience within the last 3 years required
• PICU experience: minimum 2 years
• Prior travel experience: Not explicitly required (First Time Travelers Accepted)

Unit Information

• Experience required in NICU or PICU
• Floating between NICU, PICU, and Pediatrics units expected
• May float to IU Health North Hospital

Health & Compliance Requirements

• Physical exam within 12 months of start date
• Fit mask test within 12 months (specific respirators approved)
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 12 months
• Immunizations and titers required:

  • Rubeola (Measles) – positive titer or 2 vaccines required
  • Mumps – positive titer or 2 vaccines required
  • Rubella – positive titer or 2 vaccines required
  • Varicella – positive titer or 2 vaccines required (history not accepted)
  • Hepatitis B series, titer, or signed declination required
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap preferred but not required
• TB test (PPD, QuantiFERON-TB Gold, or T-SPOT) within 1 year
• Flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required for flu season (9/30 - 3/31)
• Color blind exam (Ishihara or equivalent) with 100% minimum score

Background & Documentation

• Background check within 90 days of start, including 7 years of residence/work history, criminal, sex offender, and other checks
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start
• Education verification and official transcripts/diplomas required
• Skills checklist within 12 months and annually thereafter
• Minimum of 2 professional references from recent employment (within 2 years) with appropriate supervisory titles
• Employment application covering 7 years with explanations for gaps over 30 days

Additional 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 (not applicable to this RRT role)
• Mandatory completion of IU Health RRT modules prior to orientation (21 modules, deadline Friday before start)
• HIPAA and facility-specific compliance forms required prior to start

This position is ideal for Respiratory Therapists with pediatric and critical care experience looking for a travel contract in a children's hospital setting with a focus on PICU and L&D.