Therapist Respiratory Therapist

Respiratory Therapist
Location: Indianapolis, IN
Schedule / Job Type: Full-time, Night shifts, 3x12-hour shifts per week
Key Responsibilities:

• Provide respiratory therapy and support to patients in NICU or PICU settings.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement patient care plans.
• Monitor patient responses to treatments and adjust therapies accordingly.
• Maintain accurate documentation of patient care activities.
• Float within hospital units including neonatal, pediatric, and adult critical care units as needed.
• Ensure compliance with hospital policies and certification requirements.

Required Qualifications:

• Current Indiana State License in Respiratory Therapy.
• Certified as an RRT through NBRC.
• ACLS and BLS certifications in hand prior to submission.
• Minimum of 2 years' experience in NICU or pediatric critical care, preferably at a Children's Hospital within the last 3 years.
• Recent NICU or PICU experience required.
• Ability to obtain NRP certification if required for unit placement.

Preferred Experience / Skills:

• PALS certification is preferred.
• Experience working in adult Level 1 trauma or critical care units is a plus.

Additional Notes:

• Floating is mandatory across hospital units and affiliate facilities.
• In-state candidates are considered local and eligible for in-state rates.
• Must have all certifications in hand before employment start date; temporary licenses may be available post-application.
• 12 months of travel or permanent IU employment requires a break period before applying as a traveler again.
• Out-of-state residents need a 90-day break to reset eligibility.
• Travelers must work 2 out of 3 major holidays.
• Candidate must provide SSN and DOB at submission.