Pediatric Respiratory Therapist Job in Indianapolis, IN

IU Health Riley Hospital for Children is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) for a 91-day travel assignment. You will work 4x12 night shifts with every other weekend required. Weekly pay is $2,795. Start date is November 16, 2026.

Primary Role and Placement

Your primary placement will be in Labor & Delivery (L&D), with your home unit assigned upon arrival as NICU, PICU, or Pediatrics based on facility need. You will float between NICU and Pediatric Acute Care areas as required. You will provide respiratory care to neonates, infants, and pediatric patients.

Required Experience and Credentials

• Minimum 2 years of NICU or PICU experience
• L&D experience required
• Children's hospital experience within the last 3 years; strong clinicians with Level 1 adult facility experience may be considered
• Current NBRC RRT credential and Indiana State License (must be in hand at submission)
• ACLS, BLS, and NRP certifications required; PALS preferred
• Education must be accredited by CoARC and regionally accredited by CHEA
• NRP may be obtained after offer for those placed in L&D

Clinical Skills and Responsibilities

You will perform aerosol setup, administer albuterol, manage CPAP/BiPAP, perform extubations, interpret arterial blood gases (ABGs), provide tracheostomy care and management, manage mechanical ventilation weaning, administer nitric oxide, place nasal airways and perform suctioning, and use metered dose inhalers (MDI). You will also perform additional respiratory therapy procedures as needed.

Scheduling Requirements

You must work every other weekend and two out of three paired holidays: November 27 & 28, December 24 & 25, and December 31 & January 1.

System and Qualifications

The facility uses Cerner for charting (preferred). First-time travelers are welcome to apply.