Respiratory Therapist - NICU
Indianapolis, Indiana
Riley Hospital for Children

Job Opportunity: RRT - NICU (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
• Primary assignment in Labor & Delivery (L&D) with required L&D experience
• Must have minimum 2 years of NICU experience
• Children's Hospital experience required within the last 3 years; open to travelers with experience at a level 1 adult facility
• NICU or PICU experience required; may float to PICU and some Pediatric Acute Care units
• Home unit assignment will be NICU, PICU, or Pediatrics, with possible changes based on facility needs

Required Qualifications

• Valid Pediatric Respiratory Therapist license in Indiana
• Minimum 2 years of Pediatric Respiratory Therapist experience, including experience within the last year
• Respiratory Therapist experience in an Acute Care setting
• Experience working with Neonate and Pediatric patients
• OB Technician experience
• Certifications required:

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
  • BLS (Basic Life Support)

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of NICU experience
• Children's Hospital experience within the last 3 years preferred
• L&D experience required
• NICU or PICU experience required
• Prior travel experience: Not explicitly required (First Time Travelers Accepted)

Additional Requirements

• Valid Indiana State Respiratory Therapist License in hand before submission
• Background checks including 7-year history, EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG required within 30-90 days of start
• Education verification and official transcripts/diplomas required
• Physical exam within 12 months of start
• Fit mask test within 12 months (specific respirators approved)
• Immunizations and health documents required:

  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (preferred but not required)
  • Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella: Positive titer or 2 vaccines required; no declinations accepted
  • Hepatitis B series, titer, or signed declination required
  • Varicella: Positive titer or 2 vaccines required; no declinations accepted
  • Seasonal Flu vaccination/documentation required (no declinations accepted)
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 12 months
• Color blind exam (Ishihara or equivalent) with 100% minimum score required
• Skills checklist and competency exams required annually
• Minimum of 2 professional references from recent employment within 2 years, with supervisory titles

Unit and Floating Information

• Primary units: NICU, PICU, Pediatrics
• Floating to PICU and some Pediatric Acute Care units as needed

Notes

• Indiana RN travelers will not be allowed to work at IU Health facilities effective 11/30/2024, except for Perioperative/OR and Allied health travelers (this does not affect RRTs)
• On-site fit testing is available only as a last resort with limitations
• Candidates must complete all required IU Health facility-specific forms and orientation packets prior to start

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