Respiratory Therapist - NICU
Indianapolis, Indiana
Riley Hospital for Children

Job Opportunity: Registered Respiratory Therapist - NICU

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

Job Summary

Seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) experience for a travel contract position. The role primarily supports Labor & Delivery (L&D), NICU, and Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) settings with floating responsibilities in PICU and some Pediatric Acute Care.

Schedule

• 4 shifts per week, 12 hours each (4x12's)
• Every other weekend required

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 and Delivery (L&D) experience
• Minimum 2 years NICU experience
• Children's hospital experience within the last 3 years or Level 1 adult facility experience (acceptable alternative)
• PICU experience
• Some Pediatric Acute Care experience

Prior Travel Experience

• First-time travelers accepted
• No prior travel experience required

Unit Information

• Primary units: NICU, PICU, or Pediatrics
• Assignment to home unit based on facility needs; may change as needed

Important Notes

• Indiana licensed RNs are restricted from working at this facility effective 11/30/2024, with exceptions for Perioperative/OR and certain allied health roles. This does not affect Respiratory Therapists.
• Written confirmation required from the traveler acknowledging the every other weekend schedule before submission.

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Valid Indiana Respiratory Therapist license verification within 30 days of start
• Background checks including 7-year work/living history, criminal, sex offender registry, and education verification
• Physical exam within 12 months of start
• Fit mask test within 12 months (specific respirator models required)
• Immunizations and titers:

  • 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
  • Flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required for flu season
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 12 months
• TB testing within 1 year (PPD, QuantiFERON, or T-SPOT) with chest x-ray if positive history
• Competency exams including medication/pharmacology and unit-specific competency
• Color blindness testing (Ishihara or equivalent) with 100% minimum score
• Completion of mandatory facility-specific orientation modules prior to start (21 modules for RRTs)
• References: Minimum 2 from recent employment with supervisory titles, verified within 2 years
• Current employment application with explanation of any gaps over 30 days in the last 7 years
• Skills checklist completed within 12 months and annually thereafter

Additional Information

• Candidates must complete facility-specific compliance and confidentiality agreements prior to start
• On-site fit testing available only as a last resort and with limitations
• Proof of valid driver’s license or passport required
• HIPAA and safety manual acknowledgments required

This position offers an opportunity to work in a specialized pediatric and neonatal respiratory care environment with a reputable travel contract. Candidates with strong NICU and L&D experience and required certifications are encouraged to apply.