Pediatric Respiratory Therapist Job in Indianapolis, IN

You will work as a Registered Respiratory Therapist at IU Health Riley Hospital for Children, a dedicated pediatric facility in Indianapolis. This is a 91-day travel assignment beginning November 16, 2026.

Schedule and Compensation

• 3 twelve-hour shifts per week, nights
• Every other weekend required
• Must work 2 out of 3 paired major holidays: November 27–28, December 24–25, December 31–January 1
• Weekly pay: $2,382

Assignment Details

Your home unit will be assigned upon arrival and may include NICU, PICU, or Pediatrics based on facility need. You will be primarily placed in Labor & Delivery and will float between NICU and Pediatric Acute Care as needed. You must have L&D experience and a minimum of 2 years of NICU experience. Children's hospital experience within the last 3 years is required; candidates with Level 1 adult facility experience may be considered.

Clinical Skills

You will manage care for neonates, infants, and pediatric patients. Required skills include CPAP/Nasal CPAP/BiPAP, tracheostomy care and management, mechanical ventilation weaning, arterial blood gas interpretation, nitric oxide administration, nasal and oral airway placement, aerosol treatments, and inhaled medication administration.

Required Credentials and Certifications

• ACLS, BLS, NRP, and NBRC RRT certification
• Indiana State License (must be in hand at time of submission)
• Education must be accredited by CoARC and regionally accredited by CHEA

Preferred Qualifications

• PALS certification
• Cerner charting system experience

You must be comfortable with and acknowledge the every-other-weekend requirement prior to submission.