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

Shift Details

• Night shift
• 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 PM to 7:30 AM)
• Every other weekend required

Unit Assignment

• Primarily Labor & Delivery (L&D)
• NICU or PICU experience required
• Floating to PICU and some Pediatric Acute Care units may be required
• Must have recent Children's Hospital experience within the last 3 years; experience at a Level 1 adult facility is also considered

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Respiratory Therapist license in Indiana
• Minimum 2 years of Respiratory Therapist experience, including experience within the last year
• Experience working with Pediatric patients
• Labor & Delivery (L&D) experience
• ACLS certification
• BLS certification

Experience

• Minimum 2 years in NICU specialty
• Children's Hospital experience within last 3 years preferred

Certifications & Competencies

• ACLS (AHA or RQI acceptable)
• BLS (AHA or RQI acceptable)
• NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
• NRP (AHA Neonatal Resuscitation Program) if assigned to L&D
• PALS preferred
• Unit competency exam required
• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam required (not for Techs or RRTs)
• Color Blind Testing (Ishihara exam or equivalent) with 100% minimum score

Health & Safety Requirements

• Physical exam within 12 months of start date
• Fit test within 12 months of start date (approved respirators only)
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year of start date
• Immunizations/vaccinations required or proof of immunity for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Varicella
  • Hepatitis B (series, titer, or signed declination)
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (strongly recommended)
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season (9/30 - 3/31)
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 12 months of start date

Background & Documentation

• Background check within 90 days of start, including 7 years of residence/work history, SSN trace, county/state/national checks, and education verification
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start
• Official transcript or diploma required (may be pending at start)
• Education verification by third party (may be pending at start)
• Valid Driver’s License or Passport (clear copy)
• Employment application with full work history and explanation of gaps over 30 days
• Minimum 2 professional references from recent employment verified within 2 years; references must be from charge, manager, supervisor, or higher

Orientation & Facility Requirements

• Completion of mandatory facility-specific modules and orientation packets prior to start
• Completion of mandatory RRT modules by deadline (for RRT candidates)
• HIPAA Acknowledgement updated annually
• Compliance and confidentiality agreements required
• Skills checklist completed within 12 months and annually

Additional Notes

• First-time travelers accepted
• Indiana RNs are restricted from working at this facility effective 11/30/2024, except for Perioperative/OR, Allied, and Ambulatory RN travelers
• Must confirm comfort with every other weekend shift requirement before submission

This position is ideal for experienced Respiratory Therapists with NICU and L&D experience seeking a travel contract in Indiana.