Travel Respiratory Therapist - PICU RT

American Traveler, LLC.; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High Pay and Bonuses

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Weekly Payroll Deposit

Job summary

American Traveler, LLC. seeks a Respiratory Therapist for a PICU/NICU night shift at a children's hospital in Indiana. Requires active RRT through NBRC, ACLS/BLS, NRP, L&D and PICU experience.

The role features 3x12-hour nights (19:00–07:00) with every other weekend, cross-coverage to NICU/Peds, and possible affiliate hospital assignments. Indiana license required; first-time travelers accepted; Cerner experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Active RRT certification through NBRC
• ACLS and BLS certification required
• NRP certification required
• L&D experience required
• Minimum 2 years of PICU experience required
• Children's hospital experience within the last 3 years required
• Education must be accredited by CoARC and regionally accredited by CHEA
• 2 supervisor references required
• SSN and DOB required for consideration

Responsibilities

• Children's hospital setting with home unit assigned to NICU, PICU, or Peds upon arrival
• Primary assignment in L&D with additional coverage across PICU, NICU, and Peds units
• Night shift, 3x12-hour shifts from 19:00 to 7:00
• Every other weekend required
• Floating required to PICU, NICU, and Peds units, and possibly to an affiliate hospital nearby
• Cerner charting system preferred
• Provide respiratory care to critically ill pediatric and neonatal patients across PICU, NICU, and L&D settings
• Perform ventilator management including BiPAP, CPAP, and weaning from mechanical ventilation
• Administer medications via various delivery systems including MDIs, nebulizers, and aerosol setups
• Perform airway management including suctioning, extubation, and tracheostomy care
• Interpret arterial blood gases as part of clinical assessment
• Utilize specialized equipment such as the Servo U ventilator
• Work as part of a pediatric critical care team
• First-time travelers accepted
• Must work 2 out of 3 major holidays
• RTO of 5 days or less can be auto-approved; additional time off requires facility approval
• Former IU Health perm or PRN employees must wait 12 months before applying as a traveler
• Current or past IU Health travelers with 12+ months of travel employment must take a consecutive eligibility reset break (3 months for out-of-state residents, 6 months for in-state residents)
• Indiana residents are considered local but are not accepted for this position type at the standard travel rate

Skills

RRT certification

ACLS

BLS

NRP

L&D experience

PICU experience

Children's hospital experience

CoARC accreditation

CHEA accreditation

2 supervisor references

SSN & DOB required

Education

Indiana state license

CoARC-accredited education

CHEA regional accreditation

Job description

American Traveler is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for a PICU/NICU night shift position at a children's hospital, requiring L&D and PICU experience.

Requirements

• Active RRT certification through NBRC
• ACLS and BLS certification required
• NRP certification required
• PALS certification preferred
• Indiana state license required (temporary license accepted if application for permanent license is in progress); license required if applicable
• Minimum 2 years of PICU experience required
• L&D experience required
• Children's hospital experience within the last 3 years required (candidates from Level I adult trauma facilities may be considered)
• Education must be accredited by CoARC and regionally accredited by CHEA
• 2 supervisor references required
• SSN and DOB required for consideration

Responsibilities

• Children's hospital setting with home unit assigned to NICU, PICU, or Peds upon arrival
• Primary assignment in L&D with additional coverage across PICU, NICU, and Peds units
• Night shift, 3x12-hour shifts from 19:00 to 7:00
• Every other weekend required
• Floating required to PICU, NICU, and Peds units, and possibly to an affiliate hospital nearby
• Cerner charting system preferred
• Provide respiratory care to critically ill pediatric and neonatal patients across PICU, NICU, and L&D settings
• Perform ventilator management including BiPAP, CPAP, and weaning from mechanical ventilation
• Administer medications via various delivery systems including MDIs, nebulizers, and aerosol setups
• Perform airway management including suctioning, extubation, and tracheostomy care
• Interpret arterial blood gases as part of clinical assessment
• Utilize specialized equipment such as the Servo U ventilator
• Work as part of a pediatric critical care team
• First-time travelers accepted
• Must work 2 out of 3 major holidays
• RTO of 5 days or less can be auto-approved; additional time off requires facility approval
• Former IU Health perm or PRN employees must wait 12 months before applying as a traveler
• Current or past IU Health travelers with 12+ months of travel employment must take a consecutive eligibility reset break (3 months for out-of-state residents, 6 months for in-state residents)
• Indiana residents are considered local but are not accepted for this position type at the standard travel rate

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit