Respiratory Therapist - NICU/L&D
Indianapolis, Indiana
Riley Hospital for Children

Job Opportunity: Respiratory Therapist - NICU

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

Job Summary

Seeking a Respiratory Therapist with Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) experience to work primarily in Labor & Delivery (L&D) with floating to Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) and some Pediatric Acute Care as needed. The position requires working 3 shifts of 12 hours each per week, with every other weekend coverage.

Required 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)
• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• Labor & Delivery (L&D) experience
• Minimum 2 years of NICU experience
• NICU experience
• Children's Hospital experience within the last 3 years
• NICU or PICU experience
• PICU experience
• Pediatric Acute Care experience
• Pediatric Respiratory Therapist experience

Unit and Floating Information

• Primary assignment in Labor & Delivery (L&D).
• Floating to PICU and some Pediatric Acute Care units as needed.
• Home unit will be NICU, PICU, or Pediatrics.

Background and Compliance Requirements

• Background checks including 7-year history, SSN trace, county and statewide criminal checks, national sex offender registry, and FACIS Level III.
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start.
• Education verification and transcript/diploma required.
• Drug screening: Negative 10-panel drug screen within 12 months of start.
• Physical exam within 12 months of start.
• Fit mask test within 12 months of start (specific approved respirators required).
• Immunizations and titers required:

  • TB test (PPD, QuantiFERON-TB Gold, or T-SPOT) within 1 year of start.
  • 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.
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap preferred but not required.
  • Seasonal Flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season.
• Color blind exam required (Ishihara or equivalent).
• Medication/pharmacology competency exam and unit competency exam required.

Additional Notes

• Indiana RN license holders will not be allowed to work at the facility after 11/30/24, except for Perioperative/OR RNs and certain allied health travelers. This does not affect Respiratory Therapists.
• Valid Driver’s License or Passport required for submission.
• Minimum of 2 professional references from recent employment required.
• Employment application must be current and explain any gaps over 30 days.
• Skills checklist required within 12 months of start and annually thereafter.

Shift Details

• 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (3x12).
• Every other weekend coverage required.

Prior Travel Experience

• First-time travelers accepted; prior travel experience is not required.

This position is ideal for Respiratory Therapists with NICU and L&D experience looking for a travel contract opportunity in Indiana with a reputable pediatric-focused unit.