Respiratory Therapist

Job Title

Respiratory Therapist – Pediatrics / Neuro Diagnostics (RRT)

Location

Indianapolis, IN | Pediatrics / NICU / PICU

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Nights | 4x12-Hour Shifts (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM) | Every Other Weekend Required

Key Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory therapy services primarily within Labor & Delivery, with rotation across NICU, PICU, and Pediatrics units based on facility need
• Float between NICU, PICU, and Pediatrics specialties as required; floating to an affiliate hospital location may also occur
• Deliver age-appropriate respiratory care to pediatric and neonatal patient populations
• Work two out of three paired major holiday periods: Thanksgiving (11/27–11/28), Christmas (12/24–12/25), and New Year's (12/31–1/1)
• Maintain all required certifications including ACLS, BLS, NBRC RRT, and NRP throughout the duration of the assignment

Required Qualifications

• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential through NBRC required
• Active Indiana state respiratory therapy license required prior to start date; Indiana temporary license accepted provided permanent license application has been submitted
• Current ACLS, BLS, and NRP certifications required
• Minimum of 2 years of PICU experience required
• Children's hospital experience within the last 3 years required; experience at a Level 1 adult facility may be considered
• L&D experience required, as primary placement will be in Labor & Delivery
• Education must be accredited by CoARC and regionally accredited by CHEA
• Two supervisor references required
• Indiana residents are considered local and eligibility rules vary — contact your recruiter for details

Preferred Experience / Skills

• PALS certification preferred
• NICU or PICU background strongly preferred as home unit assignment will be within one of these areas
• Experience working in a multi-specialty pediatric environment with floating expectations

Why Join Us

• First-time travelers are welcome — this is a great opportunity to launch your travel career in a well-regarded pediatric setting
• Gain broad clinical exposure across NICU, PICU, Pediatrics, and Labor & Delivery within a high-acuity children's hospital environment