Travel Pediatric Respiratory Therapist (NICU, PICU & L&D)
Indianapolis, Indiana
Riley Hospital for Children

Job Opportunity: Respiratory / Neuro Diagnostics - Travel/Contract

Location: Indianapolis, Indiana
Contract Length: 13 weeks (approximately 3 months)
Shift: 3x12-hour or 4x12-hour shifts, every other weekend required

Job Requirements

• Licenses & Certifications:

  • Indiana State License (must be active and in hand to submit)
  • NBRC-RRT (Registered Respiratory Therapist)
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA only, RQI acceptable
  • BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA only, RQI acceptable
  • NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) - required for Labor & Delivery placements; can be obtained after offer
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) preferred
  • Education must be accredited by CoARC and regionally accredited by CHEA

• Experience:

  • Minimum 18 months recent experience in NICU or PICU
  • Labor & Delivery (L&D) experience required (primary assignment in L&D)
  • Trauma 1 experience in a children's hospital within the last year required
  • Experience with ventilators: Servo I, Servo U, Hamilton G5

• Unit Assignment:

  • Primarily assigned to NICU, PICU, or Pediatrics units
  • Floating between NICU, PICU, Pediatrics, and possibly IU Health North Hospital may be required

• Additional Notes:

  • First-time travelers accepted
  • Effective 11/30/2024, Indiana RNs are generally not allowed to work at IU Health facilities except for Perioperative/OR, Allied, and Ambulatory RN travelers (including ENDO, IR RN, PACU, Cath Lab RN, SDS)

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Background Checks:

  • Must include 7 years of residence/work history
  • SSN Trace, County Criminal, Statewide, National Sex Offender, FACIS Level III
  • Education verification (new travelers only)
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start

• Health & Immunization:

  • Physical exam within 12 months of start
  • Fit mask test within 12 months (specific approved respirators required)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year
  • Immunizations or positive titers required for:

    • Rubeola (Measles)
    • Mumps
    • Rubella
    • Varicella (no declinations accepted)
    • Hepatitis B (series, titer, or signed declination)
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap preferred but not required
  • Seasonal flu vaccination/documentation required for 2025-26 flu season (no declinations accepted)
  • Negative 10-panel drug screen within 12 months

• Competency & Testing:

  • Medication/Pharmacology competency exam (not required for Techs or RRTs)
  • Unit competency exam required
  • Color blind testing (Ishihara or equivalent) with 100% minimum score
  • Orientation safety manual and HIPAA acknowledgment

• References & Employment History:

  • Minimum 2 references from recent employment verified within 2 years
  • Current employment application with full work history and explanations for gaps over 30 days
  • Skills checklist completed within 12 months and annually thereafter

Facility-Specific Requirements

• Completion of IU Health mandatory RRT modules prior to orientation (21 modules total)
• Completion of facility-specific compliance and confidentiality agreements
• Completion of orientation packets and tests as required by IU Health
• Proof of valid driver’s license or passport (clear copy)

Summary

This is a travel/contract Respiratory Therapist position focused on NICU, PICU, and Labor & Delivery units in Indianapolis, Indiana. Candidates must hold an active Indiana license and NBRC-RRT certification, with at least 18 months of recent pediatric critical care experience including trauma. Multiple certifications and health documents are required, along with completion of IU Health-specific training modules. The contract is approximately 13 weeks with 12-hour shifts and every other weekend work. First-time travelers are welcome.