Respiratory Therapist – Neonatal ICU & Labor & Delivery
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 Summary

Seeking a Respiratory Therapist with Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) experience to work primarily in Labor & Delivery (L&D) with floating to PICU and some Pediatric Acute Care. Candidates must have recent Children's Hospital experience or experience at a level 1 adult facility.

Required Experience

• Minimum 2 years NICU experience
• Must have Children's Hospital experience within the last 3 years (level 1 adult facility experience considered)
• L&D experience required (primary assignment)
• NICU or PICU experience required for unit assignment
• Floating to PICU and some Pediatric Acute Care units expected

Licenses & Certifications

• Indiana State License (must be in hand to submit)
• ACLS (AHA only, RQI acceptable)
• BLS (AHA only, RQI acceptable)
• NBRC RRT
• NRP (required for those placed in L&D; traveler can obtain once offered)
• PALS preferred
• Education must be accredited by CoARC and regionally accredited by CHEA

Shift Details

• 3x12 hour shifts
• Every Other Weekend (EOW) required

Prior Travel Experience

• First time travelers accepted (prior travel experience NOT required)

Unit Information

• Primary unit: L&D
• Home unit assignment: NICU, PICU, or Pediatrics (may change based on facility needs)

Facility & Orientation Requirements

• Completion of mandatory RRT modules prior to orientation (21 modules, deadline Friday before start)
• Unit competency exam required
• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam required (not for Techs or RRTs)
• Color Blind Testing (Ishihara exam or equivalent, 100% minimum score)
• Fit Mask test within 12 months (specific respirators approved)
• Background checks including 7 years residence/work history, EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG
• Physical exam within 12 months
• Drug screening (10 panel, within 12 months)
• Immunizations and titers required:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Varicella
  • Hepatitis B (series, titer, or declination)
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (preferred but not required)
  • Flu vaccination/documentation required during flu season (declinations NOT accepted)
• TB testing within 1 year (PPD, QuantiFERON, or T-SPOT) with chest x-ray if positive
• Completion of facility-specific compliance and confidentiality forms prior to start

Additional Notes

• IU Health will not allow Indiana RNs to work at their facilities after 11/30/24 except for Periop/OR RN’s, Allied, and Ambulatory RN travelers. This does not affect Respiratory Therapists.
• Valid Driver’s License or Passport required
• Minimum of 2 professional references from recent employment required
• Employment application must be current and explain any gaps over 30 days

This position is ideal for Respiratory Therapists with NICU and pediatric experience looking for a travel contract in a children's hospital setting with a focus on Labor & Delivery. First-time travelers are welcome to apply.