Pediatric Respiratory Therapist Job in Indianapolis, IN

IU Health Riley Hospital for Children is hiring a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) for pediatric care. You will work 4x12 night shifts over a 91-day travel assignment starting November 16, 2026. Weekly pay is $2,795.

Role and Responsibilities

You will provide respiratory care across multiple pediatric settings, including NICU, PICU, L&D, and Pediatrics Acute Care. Your home unit will be assigned upon arrival but may change based on facility need. Floating between units and to an affiliate hospital is required. You will manage patients ranging from neonates and infants to older children.

Core clinical responsibilities include mechanical ventilation management and weaning, CPAP/BiPAP delivery, extubation support, tracheostomy care, arterial blood gas interpretation, pulmonary hygiene, airway suctioning, and nitric oxide (iNO) therapy. You will operate advanced equipment including the Servo U ventilator and work within the Cerner electronic health record system.

Schedule and Holiday Requirements

You will work every other weekend. You must work two of the three paired holiday periods: November 27–28, December 24–25, or December 31–January 1.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years respiratory therapy experience with Children's Hospital experience within the last 3 years
• NICU or PICU experience required
• Labor and Delivery experience required (primary placement will be in L&D)
• Current RRT certification (NBRC), BLS, ACLS, and NRP
• PALS preferred
• Indiana state license required; temporary license accepted if permanent application is submitted
• Education accredited by CoARC and regionally accredited by CHEA

Applicant Pool

First-time travelers are welcome. Experience from Level I adult facilities is considered. NRP certification may be obtained after acceptance if needed for L&D placement.