Travel Respiratory Therapist - Pediatric RT

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Apr 6, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with pediatric experience, including NICU or PICU background, for a night shift travel assignment at a children's hospital in Indiana.

Details

• Pediatric respiratory therapy unit at a children's hospital in Indiana
• Home unit (NICU, PICU, or general Peds) will be assigned upon arrival based on facility need
• Primary placement in Labor & Delivery (L&D)
• May float between PICU, NICU, and Peds units, as well as to an affiliate hospital
• Night shift: 3x12-hour shifts, 19:00–07:00
• Every other weekend required
• Uses Cerner for charting

Requirements

• Active Indiana RN license required; Indiana temporary license accepted if candidate has applied for both temp and permanent
• Indiana state license required if applicable
• Current certifications required: ACLS, BLS, NBRC RRT, and NRP (NRP can be obtained upon offer if not yet held)
• PALS preferred
• Education must be accredited by CoARC and regionally accredited by CHEA
• Minimum 18 months to 2 years of respiratory therapy experience required
• Children's hospital experience within the last 3 years required
• NICU or PICU experience required
• L&D experience required
• Level 1 adult facility experience also considered
• Cerner charting experience required
• AHA or RQI certifications accepted and must be current

Additional Information

• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Local candidates are accepted for this Allied position
• Candidates must be available to work 2 out of 3 major holidays
• Up to 5 days of RTO may be auto-approved
• Former permanent or PRN employees of this facility must have a 12-month gap before applying as a traveler
• Candidates must confirm comfort with the every other weekend requirement prior to consideration