PICU Respiratory Therapist
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

• Shifts: 3x12-hour or 4x12-hour shifts, every other week required
• Primarily assigned to Labor & Delivery (L&D) with floating to PICU, NICU, and Pediatrics units
• May also float to other hospital locations as needed
• Children's hospital experience required within the last 3 years
• Minimum 2 years PICU experience required
• Experience in Level 1 adult facilities is acceptable
• Must have L&D experience (for those placed in L&D)
• 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)
• Education accredited by CoARC and regionally accredited by CHEA
• Certifications:

  • ACLS (AHA only, RQI acceptable)
  • BLS (AHA only, RQI acceptable)
  • NBRC RRT
  • NRP (required for L&D placements; can be obtained after offer)
• PALS certification preferred
• Children's hospital experience within the last 3 years
• PICU experience: minimum 2 years
• Must have completed all mandatory IU Health RRT modules prior to orientation (21 modules, deadline Friday before start)

Prior Travel Experience

• First-time travelers accepted (no prior travel experience required)

Unit Information

• NICU, PICU, or Pediatrics experience required
• Floating between these units and other hospital locations may occur

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Valid Indiana State Respiratory Therapist License verification within 30 days before start
• Background checks including 7 years of residence/work history, criminal, sex offender, and education verification
• Physical exam within 12 months of start date
• Fit mask test within 12 months (specific approved respirators required)
• Immunizations and health screenings:

  • 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
  • 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
• Color blind exam (Ishihara or equivalent) with 100% minimum score
• Skills checklist and competency exams required annually and within 12 months of start
• Minimum of 2 professional references from recent employment verified within 2 years

Additional Notes

• Indiana RN travel restrictions effective 11/30/24 do not apply to RRTs
• Mandatory IU Health RRT modules must be completed before orientation; failure to complete results in automatic push of start date
• Floating to multiple units and hospital locations expected based on facility needs

This position is ideal for respiratory therapists with pediatric and critical care experience seeking a travel contract in Indiana.